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N831 DYG

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,471 mi
Last recorded73,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 DYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,471 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded, brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes corroded except o/s/r.

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 70,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,215 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes slightly out of balance 19%

o/s headlight reflector faded , pattern just visible †o/s and n/s/r , o/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes are all starting to corrode †front to rear fuel pipes corroded †o/s/r brake hose ferrule starting to corrode †

Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s headlight reflector faded pattern just visible †both front to rear brake pipes ,o/s and n/s/r brake pipes ,and o/s/f brake pipe are starting to corrode †o/s/r brake hose ferrule starting to corrode †front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

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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N831 DYG is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N831 DYG, 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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N831 DYG is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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