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N254 URW

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,695 mi
Last recorded52,695 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 URW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,695 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 50,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle dampers corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,923 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe under nearside front footwell (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear axle dampers corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 46,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 46,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 May 2013 46,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,519 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 24 Sep 2009 42,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,699 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,811 miles

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

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

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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N254 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N254 URW, 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 N254 URW registered?

N254 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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