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N741 YNE

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 YNE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 73,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 71,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 67,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,791 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 58,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,953 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Marks on nearside front tyre and gearbox of possible rubbing but no obvious fouling on full lock.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,953 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Marks on nearside front tyre and gearbox of possible rubbing but no obvious fouling on full lock.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,884 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre very close to inner chassis of vehicle

oil level low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition ,veh been stood

rear silencer in poor condition

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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N741 YNE is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N741 YNE, 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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N741 YNE is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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