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B530 ATA

1985 Peugeot 305

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,293 mi
Last recorded174,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 ATA
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 174,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 167,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 167,660 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?

Based on 5,399 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,228
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 284
Brake pipe excessively corroded 274
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 237
constant velocity joint gaiter split 229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 209
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B530 ATA is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 98,891 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 B530 ATA, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B530 ATA registered?

B530 ATA is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 8 July 1985.

Is B530 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B530 ATA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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