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N830 BSP

1995 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 BSP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,718 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,296 miles

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

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

boot floor badly corroded at rear

both front track control arm outer bushes worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside bonnet hinge insecure

slight bind from offside front brake

Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,271 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

boot floor badly corroded at rear

both front track control arm outer bushes worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside bonnet hinge insecure

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,212 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,305 miles

Bulkhead corroded ( underside of serve )

Clutch slipping

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front and both rear flex brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bulkhead corroded at servo area

Clutch slipping

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front flexi pipe and both rear flexi pipes perished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

underside in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

underside in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,574 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 68,432 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear mud flap inscure

Pass 23 Sep 2006 64,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre showing perishing

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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N830 BSP is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N830 BSP, 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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N830 BSP is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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