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G568 SVL

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,978 mi
Last recorded150,978 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 SVL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 150,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 150,875 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 150,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 150,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 150,746 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2023 150,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 7 Jan 2022 150,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 150,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 149,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at g/box mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 149,119 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at g/box mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 149,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened arm seized solid no movement. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal fuel pies starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,857 miles

Fuel lines corrosion!

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 146,071 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 139,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 133,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,417 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 126,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 126,292 miles

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,784 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 120,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 120,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 112,840 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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G568 SVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 G568 SVL, 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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G568 SVL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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