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F480 SMC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 SMC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 13 Apr 2024

Full modified Rally car with roll cage, brake and fuel pipes inside car.

Pass 25 Mar 2023

All fuel and brake pipes running inside car

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

vehicle is a very heavily modified rally car

Pass 16 Apr 2022

Heavily modified Rally car

Pass 22 Dec 2020

Heavily Modified Rally car with fixed roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all standard belts missing replaced with harnesses ()

all brake and fuel lines inside vehicle

vehicle has full under body protection fitted inc engine covers

Pass 19 Nov 2019

has full roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

heavily modified stage rally car

Fail 19 Nov 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

has full roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

heavily modified stage rally car

Pass 15 Nov 2018

FULL ROLL CAGE fixed seats and harnesses fitted

HEAVILY MODIFIED rally car

all brake and fuel lines inside car

Fail 15 Nov 2018

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

FULL ROLL CAGE fixed seats and harnesses fitted

HEAVILY MODIFIED rally car

all brake and fuel lines inside car

Pass 18 Nov 2017

(HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR) (FULL ROLL CAGE FIXED SEATS & 3'' HARNESSES) (NO INTERIOR FITTED ALL FUEL PIPES & BRAKE LINES INSIDE)

Fail 18 Nov 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR) (FULL ROLL CAGE FIXED SEATS & 3'' HARNESSES) (NO INTERIOR FITTED ALL FUEL PIPES & BRAKE LINES INSIDE)

Pass 1 Dec 2016

FULL ROLL CAGE FIXED SEATS & 3'' HARNESSES

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

NO INTERIOR FITTED ALL FUEL PIPES & BRAKE LINES INSIDE

Fail 1 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FULL ROLL CAGE FIXED SEATS & 3'' HARNESSES

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

NO INTERIOR FITTED ALL FUEL PIPES & BRAKE LINES INSIDE

Pass 28 Nov 2015

HEAVILY MODIFIED stage rally car

full roll cage & harnesses

Pass 17 Nov 2014

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR / ROLL CAGE / 6 POINT HARNESSES

Pass 19 Sep 2013

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

Fail 19 Sep 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

Pass 29 Aug 2012

vehicle heavily modified for rallying

Pass 16 Aug 2011
Pass 17 Jul 2010
Pass 8 Aug 2009
Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,968 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 88,958 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F480 SMC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 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 F480 SMC, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F480 SMC?

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What year was F480 SMC registered?

F480 SMC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F480 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 SMC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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