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N685 NKG

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 NKG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 156,664 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 143,806 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing is corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 133,930 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 133,854 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 119,225 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2007 119,225 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,327 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 102,327 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N685 NKG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N685 NKG, 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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N685 NKG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 October 1995.

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