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N839 DMB

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 DMB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 153,452 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 153,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 144,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 144,050 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 131,053 miles

Nearside Rear secondary side light not working

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge bolt broken (3.1 (c))

both nearside and offside inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 30 May 2024 130,602 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear secondary side light not working

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge bolt broken (3.1 (c))

both nearside and offside inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 126,145 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 126,143 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing front (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired upper shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing front (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill next to petrol tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,486 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 119,486 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,227 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 112,059 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general all round underside corrosion

nearside rear fog lamp missing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general all round underside corrosion

nearside rear fog lamp missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,064 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded. (inlet + Outlet)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 107,063 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly corroded. (inlet + Outlet)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,495 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 104,478 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,574 miles

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

advise n/s+o/s front brake pipes corroded

advise track wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,355 miles

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

slight leak on diesel stop solenoid (damp around area)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,705 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 97,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,596 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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N839 DMB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 N839 DMB, 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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N839 DMB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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