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N143 DTM

1996 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,477 mi
Last recorded56,477 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 DTM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,477 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,474 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,143 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,678 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,921 miles

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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N143 DTM is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N143 DTM, 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 N143 DTM registered?

N143 DTM is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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