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D379 JFX

1987 Peugeot 305

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,074 mi
Last recorded162,074 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 JFX
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 162,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 162,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 147,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 145,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 131,233 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear floor pan is starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear floor pan is starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense cracked. not showing white light

signs of fuel loeak through feed pipe

slight binding from nearside front strut mount

slight binding from offside front strut mount

Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense cracked. not showing white light

signs of fuel loeak through feed pipe

slight binding from nearside front strut mount

slight binding from offside front strut mount

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,128 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s door hinge worn

o/s front fog light glass cracked

possible nosie in n/s rear o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 103,128 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s door hinge worn

o/s front fog light glass cracked

possible nosie in n/s rear o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2008 92,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D379 JFX is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 D379 JFX, 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 D379 JFX registered?

D379 JFX is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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