MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
Based on 5,399 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
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A896 YTF is a 1983 Peugeot 305 in Brown with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1983 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 87,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Peugeot 305 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A896 YTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 305 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A896 YTF registered?
A896 YTF is a 1983 Peugeot 305, first registered on 19 December 1983.
Is A896 YTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A896 YTF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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