MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Looks a bit like it melted, is also mounted at an angle although is not insecure. (0.1 (b))
Front crossmember is heavily corroded around the towing eye but nothing is about to fall out or off.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cable tie is not holding boot squarely to cv joint flange, grease is leaking out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small rust hole in webbing brace alongside rear spring turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has an epic long term leak that congeals on the front of the block instead of dripping off. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Overall body condition is poor, many welded plates and patches, some tape covering holes in wing edges.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
both front outer cv boots deteriorated
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
both front outer cv boots deteriorated
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nearside front wing very rusty
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe NUTS going INTO rear brake hoses corroded
Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Rear tyre treads worn low on outer edges
Slight movement in nearside front strut top
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe NUTS going INTO rear brake hoses corroded
Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Rear tyre treads worn low on outer edges
Slight movement in nearside front strut top
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
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D857 RYA is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 D857 RYA, 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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D857 RYA is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 July 1987.
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