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G226 SVM

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,675 mi
Last recorded62,675 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 SVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 62,675 miles

driver seat has no fore / aft movement bolted rigid as it is a car built to driver only specifications

park brake o/s cable has been possibly rubbing on wheel starting to chafe

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front water hose chaffing on inner arch

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to sills

slight damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2012 62,086 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 62,081 miles

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

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED TO FRONT / REAR

CONDITION OF FRONT SUSPENSION BEING LOOSE ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE HE WAS MORE BOTHERED ABOUT AT RALLY NEXT WEEK AND NEEDED THE VEHICLE MOT/D

EXHAUST KNOCKING ON UNDERSIDE / MADE UP EXHAUST

HOME MADE BRACKETS FOR BRAKE PIPES / HOSES SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

HYDRAULIC HAND BRAKE ALSO FITTED / NOT LOCKING DEVICE FITTED

JACKED UP FRONT SUSPENSION / BOTH FRONT STRUTS FELL OUT FROM UNDER BODY / INNER WINGS AS NO STRUT BRACE / LOCKING NUTS FITTED / TOLD CUSTOMER "HE SAID HE FORGOT TO PUT THEN BACK ON CAN I PASS IT AND WILL DO IT MY ANSWER WAS NO

NOTE. NO SIGNS OF EXTRA WELDING TO STREIGHTEN UP VEHICLE

NOTE. VEHICLE INSIDE STRIPPED OUT / RALLY PREPED / ROLL CAGE ECT FITTED / RALLU SEATS / FIVE (5) POSITION HARNESSES FITTED

SIGNS OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BEEN CATCHING ON INNER WING BODY WORK / ADVISE ATTENTION

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION FOR RALLYING

Fail 9 May 2012 62,077 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED TO FRONT / REAR

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST KNOCKING ON UNDERSIDE / MADE UP EXHAUST

HYDRAULIC HAND BRAKE ALSO FITTED / NOT LOCKING DEVICE FITTED

NOTE. NO SIGNS OF EXTRA WELDING TO STREIGHTEN UP VEHICLE

NOTE. VEHICLE INSIDE STRIPPED OUT / RALLY PREPED / ROLL CAGE ECT FITTED / RALLU SEATS / FIVE (5) POSITION HARNESSES FITTED

SIGNS OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BEEN CATCHING ON INNER WING BODY WORK / ADVISE ATTENTION

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,810 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,921 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 53,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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G226 SVM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G226 SVM, 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 G226 SVM registered?

G226 SVM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G226 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G226 SVM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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