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N281 GRL

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 GRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing slightly worn

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

steering slightly rough in operation

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,883 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reduced performance (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing slightly worn

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

steering slightly rough in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,319 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside strut top bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft c/v boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light assembly damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,319 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside strut top bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft c/v boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light assembly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light assembly damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,296 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light assembly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,656 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,656 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member/radiator support (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 82,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slack (2.3.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,994 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,567 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipe rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,555 miles

front & rear number plates cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,277 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,344 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,321 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)

front number plate damaged

n/s handbrake outer cable poor condition

power steering drive belt perished

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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N281 GRL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 N281 GRL, 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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N281 GRL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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