MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member/radiator support (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear bump stop missing
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)
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)
Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
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)
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
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front & rear number plates cracked
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
front number plate damaged
front number plate damaged
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?
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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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