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N742 HBX

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 HBX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 154,670 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 154,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 145,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tie bar bushes getting worn

brake pipe to nearside front brake flexi has surface corrosion

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 26 Nov 2009 145,440 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tie bar bushes getting worn

brake pipe to nearside front brake flexi has surface corrosion

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 1 Dec 2008 139,854 miles

Drivers Seat Runners Worn & Loose

Horn Weak

Fail 29 Nov 2008 139,854 miles

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

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

Drivers Seat Runners Worn & Loose

Horn Weak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 129,083 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 128,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 118,712 miles

n/s/r tyre side walls perished and cracking.

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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N742 HBX is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N742 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N742 HBX registered?

N742 HBX is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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