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C234 PCD

1985 Peugeot 305

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,693 mi
Last recorded59,693 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 PCD
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,721 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,721 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,981 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,981 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,354 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

the o/s/r light unit is damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2007 53,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level is low

the o/s/r lamp unit is damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 49,405 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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C234 PCD is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C234 PCD, 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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C234 PCD is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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