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N343 NWS

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 NWS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,002 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,968 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 72,084 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 72,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N343 NWS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 N343 NWS, 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 N343 NWS registered?

N343 NWS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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