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N996 CVS

1995 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 CVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,170 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 155,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition all silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe from tank no clamp (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipes under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching end of gearbox (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inside wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet hinge broken (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inside wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat inner seat runner insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 145,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 141,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 131,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,167 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,382 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 102,552 miles

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

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front brake disc in poor condition and just met requirements.(worn and corroded)

o/s/front bottom engine mounting rubber weak and splitting.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 100,126 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,820 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 90,906 miles

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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N996 CVS is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N996 CVS, 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 N996 CVS registered?

N996 CVS is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N996 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 CVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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