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N843 JCV

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,011 mi
Last recorded74,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 JCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,011 miles

n/s rear brake bind

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,311 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear footbrake reading slightly low

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside rear inner side light does not work

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

oil sump badly damaged

very slightg unbonding on offside rear sandwitch bush

warning light comes on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear footbrake reading slightly low

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside rear inner side light does not work

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

oil sump badly damaged

very slightg unbonding on offside rear sandwitch bush

warning light comes on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,889 miles

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside front track control arm bushes slightly worn & splitting

Fail 28 Jan 2008 65,889 miles

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

offside front headlight not fully secure

offside front track control arm bushes slightly worn & splitting

strong advise nearside front lower ball joint play

strong advise nearside rear tyre 0-2mm & on 1.6-2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread/wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,747 miles

all four tyre tread depths quite low

both rear brake pipes corroding

possible front pads getting low

strong advise front bonnet not fully secure

strong advise nearside front lower ball joint play

Fail 3 Feb 2007 56,747 miles

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

all four tyre tread depths quite low

both rear brake pipes corroding

possible front pads getting low

strong advise front bonnet not fully secure

strong advise nearside front lower ball joint play

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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N843 JCV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N843 JCV, 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 N843 JCV registered?

N843 JCV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N843 JCV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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