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N398 ASC

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 ASC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,934 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rearbrake hose ferules silghtly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rearbrake hose ferules silghtly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,720 miles

cover missing from centre rear seat belt buckle(still serviceable)

original advisory showed brake effort at 51%

Fail 19 Jan 2009 113,720 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cover missing from centre rear seat belt buckle(still serviceable)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,850 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

corrsion to floor under rear seat

cover missing from centre rear seat belt buckle but sill serviceable

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,002 miles

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

Oil leak

cover missing from centre rear seat belt chatch

some corrosion to rear floor under seat

Fail 24 Jan 2007 93,920 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cover missing from centre rear seat belt chatch

some corrosion to rear floor under seat

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cover missing from centre rear lap belt chatch (serviceable)

offside rear axle mounting starting to part

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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N398 ASC 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 66.7%.

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 N398 ASC, 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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N398 ASC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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