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J375 NLO

1998 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 205116,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 NLO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,741 miles

underside has multiple areas of corrosion

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2025 107,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside has multiple areas of corrosion

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,718 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,655 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/f inner c.v. boot insecure

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,649 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs pitted

n/s/f inner c.v. boot insecure

o/s headlamp cracked

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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J375 NLO is a 1998 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 116,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J375 NLO, 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 28 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 J375 NLO registered?

J375 NLO is a 1998 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is J375 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J375 NLO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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