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N530 DFC

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 DFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 173,222 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 168,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 268,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 165,593 miles

Nearside Front pad wire broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2021 165,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad wire broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2020 161,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 161,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 158,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 153,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 147,995 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

small chip in screen

Fail 12 Jul 2017 147,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

small chip in screen

Pass 18 Jun 2016 141,207 miles

Damp around nearside rack

Major oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 141,207 miles

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

Damp around nearside rack

Major oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,361 miles

Damp around rack

Offside rear shock damp

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind Offside front brakes

Slight noise nearside front c.v joint

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,190 miles

Oil leak

damp around steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2014 127,155 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,464 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 120,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,957 miles

boot not catching on 2nd cacth

front brake discs getting rusty

n/s outer cv joint getting noisy

n/s/r inner side light not working

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s n/s hand brake cable outer covers split

o/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot not catching on 2nd cacth

front brake discs getting rusty

n/s outer cv joint getting noisy

n/s/r inner side light not working

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s n/s hand brake cable outer covers split

o/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2009 101,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 98,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,320 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,838 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,838 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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N530 DFC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N530 DFC, 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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N530 DFC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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