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N131 XDB

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 XDB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

gear selector indicates wrong gear

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brakes have only just met the brake imbalance requirements this may need adjustment or repair

rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions in rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions in rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,572 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,572 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise n/s d bush

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,067 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 67,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 60,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 60,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 XDB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 92,624 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 N131 XDB, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N131 XDB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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