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N540 UAC

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,022 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,287 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 67,287 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,699 miles

Interior mirror cracked

Metal brake pipes rusted - unable to inspect pipes over tank

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Fail 7 Jun 2007 64,699 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Interior mirror cracked

Metal brake pipes rusted - unable to inspect pipes over fuel tank

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 60,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N540 UAC is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N540 UAC, 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 N540 UAC registered?

N540 UAC is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N540 UAC safe to buy?

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