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N859 YAB

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,310 mi
Last recorded153,310 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 YAB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 153,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy an rbt but operation ok

front no plate broked but visible

n/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s/f track rod end and bottom ball joint have very slight play

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 153,310 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 153,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 153,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 153,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,857 miles

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

exhaust smoke emissions close to limit

front anti-roll bushes worn

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 143,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust smoke emissions close to limit

front anti-roll bushes worn

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,689 miles

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

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

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2009 131,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 123,929 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

nsf and osf tyres wearing on out side edges

osf washer jet poor

Pass 4 Nov 2007 123,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf washer jet poor

Pass 6 Sep 2006 119,101 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 119,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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N859 YAB is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N859 YAB, 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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N859 YAB is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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