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N354 DTP

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 DTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,292 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 156,420 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs for corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2011 156,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs for corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2010 155,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 155,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 153,879 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE CABEL CORRODED

Fail 10 Nov 2009 153,879 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE CABEL CORRODED

Fail 1 Dec 2008 151,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 151,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 140,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 140,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 129,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 118,375 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N354 DTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N354 DTP, 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 N354 DTP registered?

N354 DTP is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N354 DTP safe to buy?

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