MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres worn and in poor conition
exhaust emiting smoke / will soon become excessive
front arm bushs worn allowing movment on roll bar
oil leaks
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres worn and in poor conition
exhaust emiting smoke / will soon become excessive
front arm bushs worn allowing movment on roll bar
oil leaks
14% front brake imbalance
burning oil / smoking
front arms to front roll bar bushs worn allowing movment
rear no plate deteriorated
rear shock absorber casings corroded
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
burning oil / smoking
front arms to front roll bar bushs worn allowing movment
rear no plate deteriorated
rear shock absorber casings corroded
both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Both front seats are a bit sloppy on sliding / tilting mechanism.
Drivers door check strap is detached.
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front seats are a bit sloppy on sliding / tilting mechanism.
Drivers door check strap is detached.
Both front seats are very rickety on mountings / tilting mechanism.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Drivers seat belt buckle is faulty.
Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure on screen.
Nearside front to rear brake pipe is fairly corroded.
Offside headlamp is showing a little dim compared to nearside.
Offside steering track rod end has some lift.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
Slight bind at nearside front brake.
Spare tyre is very low on inflation pressure.
Possible brake fluid seepage at offside front caliper.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Both front seats are very rickety on mountings / tilting mechanism.
Drivers seat belt buckle is faulty.
Indicator switch detents are very weak.
Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure on screen.
Nearside front to rear brake pipe is fairly corroded.
Offside headlamp is showing a little dim compared to nearside.
Offside steering track rod end has some lift.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
Slight bind at nearside front brake.
Spare tyre is very low on inflation pressure.
Possible brake fluid seepage at nearside rear brake.
Possible brake fluid seepage at offside front caliper.
Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure on screen.
Metal brake pipe to nearside front hose is fairly corroded.
Nearside front brake hose is perishing.
Offside brake light is a little dim.
Offside tail light only has one (of two) bulbs working.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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N714 MRG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 N714 MRG, 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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N714 MRG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1995.
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