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D857 RYA

1987 Peugeot 305

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,366 mi
Last recorded194,366 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD857 RYA
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 194,366 miles

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.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 189,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 189,041 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 179,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 171,642 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 171,641 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 166,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 166,644 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 160,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 154,620 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 154,620 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 141,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 141,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 129,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,890 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 119,889 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 113,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 113,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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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