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N131 AVN

1996 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 AVN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Feb 2008 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,447 miles

hole in front bumper

light cracks in all 4 flexible hoses

nearside rear tyre perished

osf indicator lens missing

signs of corrosion on both main brake pipes

Fail 12 Jan 2006 78,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

hole in front bumper

light cracks in all 4 flexible hoses

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

nearside wiper lightly smearing windscreen

offside front brake pads appear low

offside front indicator lens missing

signs of corrosion on both main brake pipes

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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N131 AVN is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N131 AVN, 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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What year was N131 AVN registered?

N131 AVN is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N131 AVN safe to buy?

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