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N870 GUM

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,219 mi
Last recorded106,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 GUM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,219 miles

n/s floor heavily undersealed inside and out

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s floor heavily undersealed inside and out

Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 105,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 104,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 101,520 miles

1,battery insecure †2,front reg plate cracked †3,metal brake pipes rusting †4,metal fuel pipes rusting †5,front flexible brake hoses cracking & perishing †6,n/s/r tyre cracking,perishing & close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2006 97,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 97,100 miles

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

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

1.Front & rear brake pipes corroding †2.Front & rear flexi brake hoses cracking †3.n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †4.Brake discs corroding, pads not checked †5.Front no. plate cracked †6.n/s/r tyre close to limit,slightly out of shape & cracking

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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N870 GUM is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N870 GUM, 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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N870 GUM is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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