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N229 YKR

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 YKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,410 miles

rear no/plate damaged

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

front no/plate severely cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no/plate severely cracked

rear no/plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,682 miles

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

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

front no/plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 66,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front no/plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,200 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both no/plates cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,200 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both no/plates cracked

offside washer aim poor

spare tyre illegal

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,956 miles

front no/plate cracked

o/s washer aim poor

Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front no/plate cracked

o/s washer aim poor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,484 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge in raised tread area

Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,484 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge in raised tread area

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,886 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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N229 YKR is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N229 YKR, 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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N229 YKR is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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