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F50 SUW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 SUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,522 miles

Used for Motorsport

Fail 16 Feb 2026 124,522 miles

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

Used for Motorsport

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,808 miles

1. Used for Motorsport

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,700 miles

Used for motorsport

Pass 5 Feb 2022 123,377 miles

Used for motorsport

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,552 miles

used for motorsort use

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 120,809 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 119,663 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 119,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,550 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 118,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

inside edge of front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

NOTE:airquip brake pipes fitted.

o/s/f foglight switching on when mainbeam turned on.

Pass 23 May 2011 111,366 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,938 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,606 miles

both front discs showing signs of corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of c orrosion

o/s/r seat belt twisted

slight play in n/s/r o/s/r trailing arm bearings

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Sep 2007 87,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

idle speed on upper limit of acceptability

offside rear seatbelt twisted

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,777 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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F50 SUW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F50 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F50 SUW registered?

F50 SUW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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