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D253 ALY

1986 Peugeot 305

Blue Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 305110,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 ALY
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 147,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 145,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,988 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 142,715 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 142,715 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 139,558 miles

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

n/s/f wing rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

wear in driver door hinges

Pass 7 Aug 2006 136,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 136,381 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D253 ALY is a 1986 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D253 ALY, 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 D253 ALY registered?

D253 ALY is a 1986 Peugeot 305, first registered on 3 December 1986.

Is D253 ALY safe to buy?

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