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N588 FCS

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 FCS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 126,788 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front leg top bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner front edge of bonnet corroded weak

Fail 30 Sep 2020 126,755 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front leg top bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake imbalance slow working & uneven

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner front edge of bonnet corroded weak

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,850 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside Rear Brake Imbalance 32%Low Performance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts stiff on bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,211 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts stiff on bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust can corroded & very weak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust can corroded & very weak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,982 miles

rear seat base missing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 72,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat base missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,045 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,045 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,246 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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N588 FCS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N588 FCS, 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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N588 FCS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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