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N430 SFJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,715 mi
Last recorded67,715 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 SFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,715 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 49,483 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,390 miles

Nearside Front door lock/catch slight fault

Nearside Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,104 miles

foot and handbrake just met requirements

Fail 29 Sep 2015 24,102 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,737 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,412 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,533 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,363 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,521 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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N430 SFJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N430 SFJ, 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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What year was N430 SFJ registered?

N430 SFJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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