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F543 SMH

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 SMH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,001 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 149,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 148,537 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 148,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner c/v boot leaking grease

Fail 17 May 2019 148,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 29 Dec 2017 148,191 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 148,188 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 144,870 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 142,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,616 miles

brake pedeal graunchy in operation

Fail 1 Apr 2009 139,487 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 130,549 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 130,549 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 127,726 miles

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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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F543 SMH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F543 SMH, 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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F543 SMH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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