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E451 RVF

1988 Peugeot 305

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 RVF
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2007 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,151 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 98,289 miles

Both front door hinge pins worn and doors difficult to operate.

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Dec 2005 98,289 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front door hinge pins worn and doors difficult to operate.

Unable to operate rear door lock and open rear door.

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E451 RVF is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 E451 RVF, 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 E451 RVF registered?

E451 RVF is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E451 RVF safe to buy?

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