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N385 KYS

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,861 mi
Last recorded140,861 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 KYS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 140,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 140,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 137,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise cut n/s/r tyre but not to cords

Fail 8 Oct 2009 137,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise cut n/s/r tyre but not to cords

Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 136,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 125,051 miles

all brake flexi hoses cracking

offside rear tyre worn on the edges (not full depth tread)

Fail 17 May 2006 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake flexi hoses are cracking on the outer pipe.

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge (not full depth tread)

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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N385 KYS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N385 KYS, 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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N385 KYS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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