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D303 EDG

1987 Peugeot 305

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,210 mi
Last recorded177,210 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 EDG
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 177,210 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 177,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 172,191 miles

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

Steering rack n/s ti-rod inner joint worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,729 miles

Wear in steering rack n/s ti-rod inner joint

Fail 7 Oct 2008 167,723 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Wear in steering rack n/s ti-rod inner joint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 163,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 163,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both front door shuts slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 17 Aug 2006 154,949 miles

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

advise near side steering rack track rod end has a very small amount of play.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 147,351 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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D303 EDG is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D303 EDG, 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 D303 EDG registered?

D303 EDG is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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