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C531 GYA

1986 Peugeot 305

Blue Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,573 mi
Last recorded101,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 305110,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 GYA
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2007 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet and inner offside front wing corroded.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 99,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

HEAVY CORRSION FROM AROUND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS AND SPRINGS

MAIN BEAM INDICATOR NOT WORKING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON N/S/F

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER SEAM

Pass 27 May 2005 96,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 96,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C531 GYA is a 1986 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,076 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 C531 GYA, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C531 GYA registered?

C531 GYA is a 1986 Peugeot 305, first registered on 18 February 1986.

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