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N948 HPV

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,888 mi
Last recorded165,888 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 HPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 165,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 165,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 161,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 161,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 154,214 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 154,214 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 141,311 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 141,331 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 132,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 132,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cambelt in 3.000miles plus slight oil leck

service in 600miles

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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N948 HPV is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N948 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N948 HPV registered?

N948 HPV is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N948 HPV safe to buy?

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