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N978 WAJ

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 WAJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,664 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly deterated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 86,729 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre outer edge wearing thin

Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,304 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre slightly cracked on side wall but no cords showing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,304 miles

nsr tyre slightly cracked on side wall but no cords showing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,987 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,727 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyres badly wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,674 miles

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

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

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

Front n/s & o/s tyres badly wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,059 miles

head lamp reflectors poor

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,960 miles

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

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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N978 WAJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N978 WAJ, 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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N978 WAJ is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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