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G313 SYW

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG313 SYW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 94,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 88,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 87,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 86,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 84,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,904 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 83,405 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,405 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 84,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,198 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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G313 SYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G313 SYW, 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 G313 SYW registered?

G313 SYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G313 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G313 SYW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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