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E178 MHW

1988 Peugeot 305

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 MHW
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,438 miles

front tyres perished, side wall & tread

Fail 19 Aug 2008 108,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 107,761 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 107,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 107,167 miles

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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E178 MHW is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E178 MHW, 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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What year was E178 MHW registered?

E178 MHW is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E178 MHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 MHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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