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N135 HBP

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 HBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 109,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,045 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

different size tyres on each axle 165x13 and 155x13

Fail 13 May 2014 98,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

different size tyres on each axle 165x13 and 155x13

nearside wiper worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 96,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 94,151 miles

10 spots of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,257 miles

front brake discs pitted

off side front tyre inner walls deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2010 89,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 86,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 82,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 75,814 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 75,813 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 68,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,603 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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N135 HBP is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N135 HBP, 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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N135 HBP is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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