MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
286,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
Based on 5,399 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
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E553 GPK is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E553 GPK, 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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E553 GPK is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 3 February 1988.
Is E553 GPK safe to buy?
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