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N191 CVT

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 CVT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody and all suspension components have age related rust but not weak

Pass 27 May 2023 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer bumper bracket corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 May 2023 83,269 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking by exhaust system (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2021 83,201 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking by centre exhaust box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front coolant pipe corroded to excess

offside front and rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 80,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated with grease

footbrake has a low reading of 58%

Fail 1 May 2018 80,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated with grease

footbrake has a low reading of 58%

Pass 5 May 2017 76,331 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coated with grease

footbrake has a low reading of 56%

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,105 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease

Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease

Pass 6 May 2015 65,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four road tyes perished and cracking (165/70/13)

revesing lights not working

Pass 15 May 2014 61,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

c/o reading iratic

o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre poor

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 52,302 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,262 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,734 miles

no reversing lights working

o/s rear shocker has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all brake flexys poor

no reversing lights working

o/s rear shocker has a slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,323 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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N191 CVT is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N191 CVT, 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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N191 CVT is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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