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E283 WUX

1988 Peugeot 305

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,798 mi
Last recorded188,798 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 WUX
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 188,798 miles

slight interaction nearside rear position and indicator lamps

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 21 Aug 2006 181,075 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 181,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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E283 WUX is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E283 WUX, 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 E283 WUX registered?

E283 WUX is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E283 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 WUX shows 3 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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