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B955 EMB

1985 Peugeot 305

Green Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

173,974 mi
Last recorded173,974 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 EMB
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2007 173,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 169,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 169,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B955 EMB is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Green with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B955 EMB, 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 B955 EMB registered?

B955 EMB is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B955 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B955 EMB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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