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N213 BTJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 BTJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,656 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no reverse lights

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Nov 2014 85,476 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

PAS pipes corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no reverse lights

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,406 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,406 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 59,465 miles

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

all brake pipes have been cleaned up and re'greased due to surface rust but are not significantly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,465 miles

all brake pipes have been cleaned up and re'greased due to surface rust but are not significantly pitted

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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N213 BTJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N213 BTJ, 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 N213 BTJ registered?

N213 BTJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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