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C541 UPJ

1986 Peugeot 305

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,839 mi
Last recorded157,839 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 305110,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 UPJ
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 157,839 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 157,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

nearside ball joint grease gaitor split

nearside cv gaitor perished

offside front shock absorber damp

offside headlamp cracked and holed

offside rear light lense broken

oil leak

play in steering rack

smell of fuel no sign of leak

temporay repair to exhaust and blowing

vehicle body damaged

weld repairs to floor pans

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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C541 UPJ is a 1986 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C541 UPJ, 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 C541 UPJ registered?

C541 UPJ is a 1986 Peugeot 305, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C541 UPJ safe to buy?

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