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N170 TWN

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,373 mi
Last recorded207,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 TWN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 207,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2010 202,861 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/r hand brake cable outer.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 202,861 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/r hand brake cable outer.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 199,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 195,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2008 195,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 191,254 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion on brake servo unit and master cylinder

Pass 16 Oct 2006 185,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 185,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 180,066 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 180,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N170 TWN is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N170 TWN, 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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N170 TWN is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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