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C31 HMW

1985 Peugeot 305

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,573 mi
Last recorded259,573 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 HMW
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 259,573 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 22 May 2008 259,557 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 22 May 2007 255,182 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 255,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 251,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 251,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer edge

oil leaks from gearbox getting close to contaminating n/s/f brake

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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C31 HMW is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C31 HMW, 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 C31 HMW registered?

C31 HMW is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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