MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was D553 UMA registered?
D553 UMA is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 14 July 1987.
Is D553 UMA safe to buy?
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