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N42 KHW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 100,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,051 miles

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,051 miles

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,868 miles

Coolant leak metal pipe on o/s in engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 97,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak metal pipe on o/s in engine bay ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,371 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 51,872 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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N42 KHW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red 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 N42 KHW, 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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N42 KHW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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