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N742 WKO

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

both front lower arm centre bushes perished

rear brake hoses starting to perish

small hole in centre exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,857 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,858 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,858 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,029 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

borderline pass front brake hoses due to cracking need replacing very soon

both front seats slightly loose

o/s headlight still slightly loose (borderline)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,028 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

borderline pass front brake hoses due to cracking need replacing very soon

both front seats slightly loose

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 WKO is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N742 WKO, 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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What year was N742 WKO registered?

N742 WKO is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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