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N429 DCR

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 DCR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear seats folded down at time of test

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear seats folded down at time of test

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes could be improved attention required

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,245 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,180 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 74,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,019 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,214 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,399 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,989 miles

General oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2008 53,989 miles

General oil leaks

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,079 miles

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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N429 DCR is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N429 DCR, 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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N429 DCR is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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