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N541 SPB

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,837 mi
Last recorded63,837 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 SPB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,837 miles

All flexable brake hoses perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chip in screen

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Al flexable brake hoses perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear steel pipe union with wheel cylinder damp

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 63,666 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Al flexable brake hoses perishing

Low effort (42kg) to offside park brake

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,420 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2008 44,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,599 miles

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

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

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,599 miles

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

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2006 40,279 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 38,374 miles

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

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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N541 SPB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N541 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N541 SPB registered?

N541 SPB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N541 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N541 SPB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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