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N590 WVR

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,090 mi
Last recorded109,090 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 WVR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,090 miles

Front bumper damaged

Inner wheel arche(s) corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill(s) corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,693 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill(s) corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 107,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill(s) corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill(s) corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 106,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill(s) corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 104,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Sill(s) corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,230 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bumper damaged

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,502 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill(s) corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 100,502 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,509 miles

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,382 miles

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

Front bumper cracked

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

sill(s) slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 94,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper cracked

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

sill(s) slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,981 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,981 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,461 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 62,641 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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N590 WVR is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N590 WVR, 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 N590 WVR registered?

N590 WVR is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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