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F514 BUJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 BUJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,718 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bearing (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 33,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 33,005 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,486 miles

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly.

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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F514 BUJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F514 BUJ, 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 F514 BUJ registered?

F514 BUJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F514 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 BUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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