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D471 VTO

1987 Peugeot 305

Maroon Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 VTO
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and Offside Wings and Front Valence Corroded and Holed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and Offside Wings and Front Valence Corroded and Holed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front wings and front valence corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,154 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2022 72,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes undersealed

oil leak

underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle body and underside in several places

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

child seats fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,154 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

child seats fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,931 miles

boot lid corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front underbonnet brake pipe slighty corroded

offside rear body work corroded

rear or front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 57,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

boot lid corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front underbonnet brake pipe slighty corroded

offside rear body work corroded

rear or front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

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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D471 VTO is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D471 VTO, 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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D471 VTO is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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