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N789 TWK

1995 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 TWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,882 miles

corrosion starting on rerar brake pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2013 85,882 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion starting on rerar brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,803 miles

front flexible brake hoses developing surface cracks

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexible brake hoses developing surface cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,761 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,541 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

near side front brake and near side brake pipe front to rear corroding

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,432 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,339 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

near side brake pipe lenght of car and under front wing corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,040 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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N789 TWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N789 TWK, 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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N789 TWK is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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