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N205 RPR

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,788 mi
Last recorded207,788 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 RPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 207,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 185,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated part of catch (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated part of catch (3.1 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 185,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated part of catch (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated part of catch (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,757 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet hinge fixing broken (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 119,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet hinge fixing broken (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,630 miles

Both front tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,092 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,397 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,770 miles

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES COEEODING

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

SUSPENSION- BOTH FRONT LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES DETERIORATING

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,262 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,660 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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N205 RPR is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N205 RPR, 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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N205 RPR is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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