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N647 JGV

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 JGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 126,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake slightly long

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 May 2008 120,462 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 114,824 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 114,712 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 106,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS FACES POOR

BOTH REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

N/S/R TYRE HAS SCREW IN IT

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT

O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI VERY POOR

O/S/F TYRE HAS LOW TREAD

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT + PERISHED

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

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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N647 JGV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N647 JGV, 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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N647 JGV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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