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N268 THP

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,319 mi
Last recorded190,319 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 THP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 190,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

adjustment or repair of rear brakes is recommended as it has only just met the requirements of the brake test

all welding repairs have been covered with body filler restricting full inspection of quality of repair

Fail 13 Sep 2017 190,085 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below servo (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 176,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 176,557 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,206 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2014 147,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 147,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 136,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 136,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,312 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT HAS CUT IN IT

Fail 23 Aug 2011 116,312 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT HAS CUT IN IT

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,143 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play top o/side suspension mount.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 105,863 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,851 miles

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 86,652 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 86,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,190 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR TYRE PERISHED,NSR TYRE CLOSE TO 1.6mm

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,247 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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N268 THP is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N268 THP, 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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N268 THP is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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