MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,243 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
Based on 5,399 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C491 RPA is a 1985 Peugeot 305 in Maroon 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 C491 RPA, 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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How do I check the history of C491 RPA?
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What year was C491 RPA registered?
C491 RPA is a 1985 Peugeot 305, first registered on 6 September 1985.
Is C491 RPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C491 RPA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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