CarVerify

Free Car Check

N42 AMU

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 AMU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front no plate has slight damage

rear no plate partialy obscured with towbar

Fail 31 Mar 2009 129,382 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front no plate has slight damage

rear no plate partialy obscured with towbar

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 114,236 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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N42 AMU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N42 AMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N42 AMU?

You can check the full history of N42 AMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N42 AMU registered?

N42 AMU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N42 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 AMU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N42 AMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N42 AMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.