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N879 REL

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 REL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,880 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 115,877 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 111,291 miles

front subrame corroded

headlight lenses tarnished and nsf glass cracked

osf strut top bearing slightly sticky

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres worn and perished

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 111,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front subrame corroded

headlight lenses tarnished and nsf glass cracked

osf strut top bearing slightly sticky

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres worn and perished

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 101,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 101,495 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N879 REL is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N879 REL, 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 N879 REL registered?

N879 REL is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1995.

Is N879 REL safe to buy?

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