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N858 GWW

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,682 mi
Last recorded143,682 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 GWW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,682 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 143,682 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front corrosion to front crossmember not in presribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,387 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheel bearing are slightly noisey.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 124,375 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheel bearing are slightly noisey.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,724 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,212 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,866 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,866 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,200 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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N858 GWW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N858 GWW, 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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N858 GWW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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