MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front indicator cover missing
front discs corroded
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front indicator cover missing
front discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all brake pipes corroding
metal water pipe corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipes corroding
metal water pipe corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake discs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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N551 WJL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 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 N551 WJL, 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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N551 WJL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 November 1995.
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