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N286 ESW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,202 mi
Last recorded161,202 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 ESW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 161,202 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear radius arms

Fail 24 Feb 2020 160,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear radius arms

Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,948 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 150,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

rear footbrake effort low

slight play in track control arm bushes

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front track control arm bushs slightly deteriorated

nearside front anner and outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2015 130,025 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front track control arm bushs slightly deteriorated

nearside front anner and outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both track control arm bushs deteriorating

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

both front track control arm bushs deteriorating

crack in windscreen

damage to offside rear body

Pass 28 May 2012 92,918 miles

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

both front track control arm bushs deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2012 92,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front track control arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front track control arm bushs deteriorating

nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 67,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,995 miles

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

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

front track control arm bushs deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating/cracking

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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N286 ESW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N286 ESW, 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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N286 ESW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 December 1995.

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