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N497 TWK

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

10,090 mi
Last recorded10,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 TWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2013 10,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,743 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,349 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,402 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 84,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,365 miles

n/s head lamp reflector becoming dull

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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N497 TWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N497 TWK, 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 N497 TWK registered?

N497 TWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N497 TWK safe to buy?

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