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N870 SVV

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,555 miles

Bonnet hinge faulty

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

Rear seats not fitted

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

bonnet hinge faulty

no rear seats fitted

steering slightly rough

Fail 29 Oct 2014 114,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet hinge damaged

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 112,020 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 112,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside lower screen damaged

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2012 106,403 miles

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

nearside front subframe corroding

offside lower screen damaged

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

tyres sizes different front to rear

Pass 26 May 2011 101,071 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 100,834 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2010 86,833 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 May 2009 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 82,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,910 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,232 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,208 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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N870 SVV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SVV, 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 N870 SVV registered?

N870 SVV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N870 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 SVV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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