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N597 DRV

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 DRV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished edges not full treaded (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 114,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 106,062 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 106,058 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 98,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,970 miles

all tyre side walls perished

front anti roll bar track control arm bushes perished and worn

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in both top strut mounts

spare tyre low close to limit

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre low close to limit

all tyre side walls perished

front anti roll bar track control arm bushes perished and worn

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear tyres 6 years old

centre to rear exhaust join has a slight leak

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

n/s/f tyre 16 years old and perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre on limit

Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,295 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear tyres 6 years old

centre to rear exhaust join has a slight leak

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

n/s/f tyre 16 years old and perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,064 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,057 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)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/Rear wheel noisey when rotated and when brake applied

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Park Brake travel high

Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/Rear wheel noisey when rotated and when brake applied

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Park Brake travel high

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,383 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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N597 DRV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N597 DRV, 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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N597 DRV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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