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E235 PLJ

1988 Peugeot 305

Beige Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 PLJ
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 108,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 106,136 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 106,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inside faces of both front discs are corroded

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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E235 PLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E235 PLJ, 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 E235 PLJ registered?

E235 PLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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