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C477 WVC

1985 Peugeot 305

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 WVC
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2006 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in offside front headlamp

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,795 miles

chip in offside front headlamp

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 8 Dec 2005 11,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 11,012 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C477 WVC is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C477 WVC, 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 C477 WVC registered?

C477 WVC is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C477 WVC safe to buy?

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