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C422 NCH

1985 Peugeot 305

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 NCH
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,372 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 78,372 miles

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

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

off side rear mud flap loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,608 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,361 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,878 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,510 miles

slight oil leak on engine, † † †slight dampness around steering rack & pump, † †brake pipes becoming corroded, † †brake discs becoming corroded and worn, † †nearside cv boot cracking, † †rear sills becoming corroded, † †baal joint dust covers split.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,056 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

slight dampness around steering rack †

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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C422 NCH is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C422 NCH, 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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C422 NCH is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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