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C143 BVG

1986 Peugeot 305

Maroon Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,790 mi
Last recorded102,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 305110,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 BVG
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 102,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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C143 BVG is a 1986 Peugeot 305 in Maroon with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,076 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 C143 BVG, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C143 BVG registered?

C143 BVG is a 1986 Peugeot 305, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C143 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C143 BVG 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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