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N536 JTL

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 JTL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,978 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,978 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,721 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 77,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 76,884 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 75,856 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 74,907 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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N536 JTL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N536 JTL, 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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N536 JTL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 August 1995.

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