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N399 JGE

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,973 mi
Last recorded192,973 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 JGE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 192,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 192,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 188,490 miles

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

n/side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2008 186,452 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

all brake pipes rusty

o/s tre boot split

o/s/f wheel bearing getting rough

pas belt and vacumn belt cracking

Fail 7 May 2008 186,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

all brake pipes rusty

o/s tre boot split

o/s/f wheel bearing getting rough

pas belt and vacumn belt cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 182,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 181,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 163,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 163,160 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (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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N399 JGE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue 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 N399 JGE, 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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N399 JGE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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