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N283 URW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,023 mi
Last recorded26,023 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 URW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,023 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator lense broken

offside front tyre nearside front tyre neaqrside rear tyres all sidewalls showing signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,258 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 24,253 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,720 miles

O/S/F indicator lens incomplete

Rear number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

both front wiper slightly split

Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,720 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

O/S/F indicator lens incomplete

Rear number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

both front wiper slightly split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,697 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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N283 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N283 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 N283 URW registered?

N283 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N283 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 URW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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