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N753 BES

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 BES
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,146 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,668 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,364 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 107,364 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,507 miles

advise n/s/r door does not open from outside or inside vehicle

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

advise n/s/r door does not open from outside or inside vehicle

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2009 106,467 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 106,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 103,013 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 100,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

unable to open nsr door

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,512 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to open nsr door

Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,369 miles

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

o/s & n/s front spring cups rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2006 96,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s & n/s front spring cups rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2005 91,626 miles

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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N753 BES is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N753 BES, 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 N753 BES registered?

N753 BES is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N753 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N753 BES shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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