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N490 HGF

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 HGF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,372 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 64,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 61,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,577 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade unservicable

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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N490 HGF is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N490 HGF, 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 N490 HGF registered?

N490 HGF is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N490 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 HGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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