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N23 PHO

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 PHO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 72,859 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Washer missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 72,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Washer missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 66,973 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,527 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 62,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dampness boot floor

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,206 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osf outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,654 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70x13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 55,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,502 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap is of a non standard type but is securely seated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,573 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap is of a non standard type but is securely seated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,680 miles

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

all four brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,672 miles

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

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

all four brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,627 miles

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge on the outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,889 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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N23 PHO is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N23 PHO, 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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N23 PHO is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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