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N730 PRW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 PRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,156 miles

all metal brake pipes not fully inspected due to grease coverage

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

all metal brake pipes not fully inspected due to grease coverage

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 May 2013 456,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 21 May 2013 456,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 114,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,625 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,553 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 75,553 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 72,757 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N730 PRW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N730 PRW, 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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N730 PRW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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