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N501 DCA

1995 Peugeot Compass

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot Compass54,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 DCA
MakePeugeot
ModelCompass
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,225 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 72,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 72,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo vacuum pipe has been repaired

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded but not seriously weakened and not structual

Offside Front Inner arch has surface corrosion not seriously weakened

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,809 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust is corroded allover

Fail 8 Jul 2022 66,809 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wing area is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust is corroded all over

power steering pipes at rack are corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 65,905 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wing area is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust is corroded all over

power steering pipes at rack are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 6,494 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,024 miles

Front radiator cross/member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,477 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,047 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,047 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,865 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,860 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,819 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

RADIATOR MOUNTING PANEL SERIOUSLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,186 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe slightly corroded at rear axle

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,300 miles

both drive belts split and worn (noisey)

nearside front brake pipe corrode at flexi

rear top markers inop

slight play in both front wheel bearings

your vehicle has an inntermitant fault with the starter motor, sometimes the vehicle will not start and other the vehicle starts but the starter isnt disengaging th fly wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both drive belts split and worn (noisey)

nearside front brake pipe corrode at flexi

rear top markers inop

slight leak from power steering pipes at steering rack

slight play in both front wheel bearings

your vehicle has an inntermitant fault with the starter motor, sometimes the vehicle will not start and other the vehicle starts but the starter isnt disengaging th fly wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,080 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 33,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,948 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Compass?

Based on 1,149 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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N501 DCA is a 1995 Peugeot Compass in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 54,888 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 Compass fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 DCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Peugeot Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N501 DCA is a 1995 Peugeot Compass, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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