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D279 ESR

1987 Peugeot 305

Blue Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 ESR
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

os and ns wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Fail 15 Oct 2010 96,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

os and ns wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 92,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,936 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door pin worn

fuel tank bolts not correctly fitted but tank is secure

n/s/r boot floor has corroson

n/s/r door not opening

Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,894 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door pin worn

fuel tank bolts not correctly fitted but tank is secure

n/s/r boot floor has corroson

n/s/r door not opening

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,594 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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D279 ESR is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 119,123 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 D279 ESR, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D279 ESR is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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