MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front to rear fuel pipes corroding
major oil leaks
n/s fog lamp does not illuminate
n/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge and sidewall scuffed
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and tred cut
oil level half way from min to max
rear registration plate cracked but still legible
rear valance under bumper insecure
rear view mirror insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sighns of oil leak around underside of engine
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N166 SWN is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 N166 SWN, 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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What year was N166 SWN registered?
N166 SWN is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1995.
Is N166 SWN safe to buy?
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