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D281 LEP

1987 Peugeot 305

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 LEP
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 82,305 miles

corrossion hole in o/s/f door pillar.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,291 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrossion hole in o/s/f door pillar.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,817 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,821 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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D281 LEP is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D281 LEP, 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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What year was D281 LEP registered?

D281 LEP is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D281 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D281 LEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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