MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
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D553 SWL is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D553 SWL, 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 D553 SWL registered?
D553 SWL is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 24 June 1987.
Is D553 SWL safe to buy?
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