MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front x menber holed
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cant see brake pads.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cant see brake pads.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
cant see brake pads.
exhaust clamp corroded on rear box
dampness around nearside cv gaitor
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
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C42 UWK is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C42 UWK, 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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C42 UWK is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 8 August 1985.
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