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N139 BKW

1996 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,074 mi
Last recorded137,074 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 BKW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 137,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal mounting, inner wheel arch. (3.3.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded clipped to front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded clipped to front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to crack on the inner sidewalls.

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 5 May 2016 129,060 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 129,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 121,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 121,281 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 114,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 114,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 108,311 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 108,311 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 101,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 101,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 94,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 94,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 86,504 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 79,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 79,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,037 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 48,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,593 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 38,591 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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N139 BKW is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N139 BKW, 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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N139 BKW is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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