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D681 RGN

1987 Peugeot 305

Maroon Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 RGN
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,902 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END (GAITER SPLIT)

SLIGHT LIFT IN STEERING COUPLING

STEERING WHEEL COVER CRACKING.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,457 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front track rod end (gaiter split )

steering wheel cover cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,918 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 71,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL GREASE RETAINING GAITERS ARE SPLIT BUT NO MOVEMENT IN SWIVELS AT PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END GREASE RETAINING GAITERS SPLIT BIT NO MOVEMENT IN JOINTS AT PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE NOISEY ON APPLICATION (CALIPER CREAKING)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,966 miles

Both bottom ball joints gaitors torn

Both steering track rod ends gaitors torn

Surface rust offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,966 miles

Both bottom ball joints gaitors torn

Both steering track rod ends gaitors torn

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Surface rust offside rear metal brake pipe

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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D681 RGN is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Maroon with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D681 RGN, 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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D681 RGN is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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