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N49 BYC

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 BYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 70,866 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 70,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 67,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,017 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,978 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,923 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but servicable.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,923 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking but servicable.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,820 miles

temporary type fuel cap fitted but locking type

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,647 miles

Battery Slightly insecure

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

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

Offside front and both rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,057 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate slightly damp

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,155 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,463 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F Tyres have age cracks in sidewalls.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,572 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,616 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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N49 BYC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N49 BYC, 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 N49 BYC registered?

N49 BYC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N49 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 BYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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