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N431 URW

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,650 mi
Last recorded54,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 URW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 54,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,024 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear position light inoperative but less than 50% of light source.

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,024 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear position light inoperative but less than 50% of light source.

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,783 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,770 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked cv boot (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N431 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N431 URW, 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 N431 URW registered?

N431 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N431 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 URW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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