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N256 HAF

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,893 mi
Last recorded88,893 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 HAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 88,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 85,041 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 85,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,162 miles

Blow from exhaust rear box

Corrosion to centre section of n/s front to rear brake pipe

O/s/f brake pads worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,162 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Blow from exhaust rear box

Corrosion to centre section of n/s front to rear brake pipe

O/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,474 miles

Both outer c/v boots in poor condition

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,474 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both outer c/v boots in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,683 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,006 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,116 miles

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,116 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,014 miles

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,057 miles

O/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 66,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light staying on

O/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,112 miles

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

Roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2007 63,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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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N256 HAF is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N256 HAF, 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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N256 HAF is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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