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N542 ULS

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 ULS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,354 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,168 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 & fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,166 miles

o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge ? advise clean up or new disc ;

suspension high at n/s/f ? poss wrong spring ;

Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,164 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge ? advise clean up or new disc ;

suspension high at n/s/f ? poss wrong spring ;

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,354 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,353 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wheelbearings slightly noisey :?

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,996 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 57,993 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,097 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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N542 ULS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N542 ULS, 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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N542 ULS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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