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C308 RFG

1986 Peugeot 305

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

238,698 mi
Last recorded238,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 305110,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 RFG
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 238,698 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 232,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 232,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 212,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 212,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 212,757 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp insecure headlamp glass insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f beam pattern poor

Pass 2 Mar 2015 206,012 miles

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

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

n/s/f/tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2015 206,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f/tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 202,538 miles

slight corrosion osf A Post ( inner door shut )

slight damage ns windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2013 202,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight corrosion osf A Post ( inner door shut )

slight damage ns windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 198,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 194,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 194,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 191,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 188,204 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 188,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 185,706 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 185,706 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 181,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 181,798 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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C308 RFG is a 1986 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C308 RFG, 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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C308 RFG is a 1986 Peugeot 305, first registered on 13 February 1986.

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