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D978 CNR

1987 Peugeot 305

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,271 mi
Last recorded193,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 305119,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD978 CNR
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 193,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Fail 6 Jan 2016 193,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 15 Dec 2014 185,392 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 179,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 172,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 161,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 160,743 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 160,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D978 CNR is a 1987 Peugeot 305 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D978 CNR, 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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D978 CNR is a 1987 Peugeot 305, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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