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N112 UWN

1996 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 UWN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 135,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,384 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 81,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,499 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 64,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,562 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N112 UWN is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N112 UWN, 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.

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N112 UWN is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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