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E136 DNU

1988 Peugeot 305

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 DNU
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 117,318 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both rear axle mounts

advise corrosion to main fuel lines

advise offside door hinge pillar corroded

advise tracking

hand brake opperation stiff

Fail 7 May 2010 117,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both rear axle mounts

advise corrosion to main fuel lines

advise offside door hinge pillar corroded

advise tracking

hand brake opperation stiff

Pass 11 May 2009 101,130 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 88,915 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both rear springs

wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2008 88,815 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both rear springs

wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,507 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 805,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advive front cross member slighly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 76,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E136 DNU is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,894 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 E136 DNU, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E136 DNU is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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