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B83 RDF

1985 Peugeot 305

Red Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 RDF
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,201 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,200 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 88,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 88,096 miles

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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B83 RDF is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B83 RDF, 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 B83 RDF registered?

B83 RDF is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B83 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B83 RDF shows 6 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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