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N140 XAO

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,574 mi
Last recorded92,574 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 XAO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 439,886 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 439,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,145 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 67,765 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N140 XAO is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N140 XAO, 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 N140 XAO registered?

N140 XAO is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N140 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 XAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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