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N291 URW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,791 mi
Last recorded47,791 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 URW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,791 miles

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

front floor corroded

rear cross-member corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,324 miles

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

front inner panel corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,528 miles

suspension components corroded and bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort brake cylinders replaced (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 38,083 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,083 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,738 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,196 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 31,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,268 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 29,268 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 26,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,069 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 25,066 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,490 miles

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

both front flixeys split

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

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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N291 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N291 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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N291 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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