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D553 UMA

1987 Peugeot 305

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,429 mi
Last recorded169,429 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 UMA
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 169,429 miles

both front wings rusting

offside front door hinges worn

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vac pump drive belt starting to fray

Pass 24 Sep 2012 163,763 miles

top of n/s/f wing corroding

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

brake servo hose to brake vacumn pump starting to deteriorate

drivers door drops when opened

front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes corroding

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorating but light output not yet effected

spare tyre flat

tailgate support struts worn - not holding

Fail 14 Sep 2012 163,762 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

brake servo hose to brake vacumn pump starting to deteriorate

drivers door drops when opened

front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes corroding

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorating but light output not yet effected

spare tyre flat

tailgate support struts worn - not holding

top of n/s/f wing corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 159,276 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s outer c,v boot cracking/perishing & leaking grease slightly

oil leak(s) on engine

spare tyre flat

tailgate struts weak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 155,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 155,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front shockers starting to weep

brake pads not checked

oil leak from engine

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2009 151,889 miles

front flexi-brake hoses starting to crack/perish

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine

spare tyre flat

tailgate support struts weak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 151,889 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front flexi-brake hoses starting to crack/perish

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine

spare tyre flat

tailgate support struts weak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 147,616 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 147,616 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak from engine

rear bumper starting to rust

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 29 Aug 2007 141,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 137,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 137,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1,radiator leaking - temp gauge not working †2,front reg plate cracked

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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D553 UMA is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UMA, 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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D553 UMA is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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