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C48 HGJ

1985 Peugeot 305

Beige Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 30598,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 HGJ
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,599 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,325 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,135 miles

n/s front headlight lense missing but not affecting beam image

n/s/r door unable to open from inside or outside

Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,119 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front headlight lense missing but not affecting beam image

n/s/r door unable to open from inside or outside

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 72,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,852 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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C48 HGJ is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C48 HGJ, 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 C48 HGJ registered?

C48 HGJ is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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