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N456 FVG

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 FVG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 135,626 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 29 Aug 2025 134,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 134,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot corrroded

engine mount worn

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front floor pans corroded

rear foot brake effort low

rear sills corroded

service brake effort low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn unevenly/deteriorated

engine mount worn

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn unevenly/deteriorated

engine mount worn

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 2 Jul 2022 128,840 miles

All 4 tyres in poor condition

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 128,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres in poor condition

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 124,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,183 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 124,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,801 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,316 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Front bonnet insecure

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt craking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Oil leak

Front bonnet insecure

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt craking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,019 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 108,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,688 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,753 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads have worn very low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,024 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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N456 FVG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N456 FVG, 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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N456 FVG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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