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HGZ 1827

1996 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,906 mi
Last recorded179,906 miles
Recorded on28 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 1827
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2023 179,906 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 179,875 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 179,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 176,253 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 175,631 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 164,254 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 164,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 157,332 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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HGZ 1827 is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGZ 1827, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGZ 1827 registered?

HGZ 1827 is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is HGZ 1827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 1827 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGZ 1827 have outstanding finance?

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