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N885 FWY

1995 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,453 mi
Last recorded107,453 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 FWY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 107,453 miles

bolt on exhaust front pipe loose and rattling

near side front track control arm inner bush support washer missing allowing slight movement

Pass 21 Sep 2006 103,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 103,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 97,877 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 97,877 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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N885 FWY is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N885 FWY, 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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How do I check the history of N885 FWY?

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What year was N885 FWY registered?

N885 FWY is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N885 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 FWY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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