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D5 MBC

1987 Peugeot 305

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MBC
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,464 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,368 miles

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut-wheel arch area. (5.2.6)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear tyres fouling inner wheel arches. (4.1.D.2)

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,803 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,148 miles

offside engine mounting stud broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside engine mounting stud broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,236 miles

front brakes release slower than rear brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brakes release slower than rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,837 miles

fitted with yellow headlamp bulbs

Pass 19 May 2006 20,708 miles

headlamps fitted with yellow bulbs

Fail 16 May 2006 20,708 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D5 MBC is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D5 MBC, 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 D5 MBC registered?

D5 MBC is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 14 March 1987.

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