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F145 SUW

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 SUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 113,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 113,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 113,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 113,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 113,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 112,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,422 miles

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

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 109,946 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Jun 2008 109,873 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,937 miles

Engine a little smokey.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front headlamp a little loose.

Offside rear service brake slightly low compared to nearside rear.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,537 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 101,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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F145 SUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 F145 SUW, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F145 SUW registered?

F145 SUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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