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B639 PPV

1985 Peugeot 305

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

59,498 mi
Last recorded59,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB639 PPV
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front body holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

nearside rear body holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

offside front body holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

offside rear body holed but not within 30cm of perscribed area

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,195 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,195 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,066 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,518 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,605 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,175 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slight cracking to side walls

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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B639 PPV is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B639 PPV, 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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B639 PPV is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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