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F541 SMP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 SMP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,141 miles

Fuel pipe chafing rear (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 92,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,368 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose wrong bolt (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked wrong bolt (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 152,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,160 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 13,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F541 SMP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F541 SMP, 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 F541 SMP registered?

F541 SMP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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