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N893 EFA

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 EFA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 94,924 miles

nearside rear seat belt twisted

Fail 16 May 2013 94,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear seat belt twisted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,016 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,425 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs are scored

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,075 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 52,050 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 52,029 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N893 EFA is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N893 EFA, 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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N893 EFA is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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