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N171 BEO

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,279 mi
Last recorded196,279 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 BEO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 196,279 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 196,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 183,111 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 183,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 167,990 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 165,930 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 151,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 151,277 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 140,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 140,779 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 131,867 miles

Centre 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 25 Jul 2006 131,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 120,985 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

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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N171 BEO is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N171 BEO, 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 N171 BEO registered?

N171 BEO is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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