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E589 ETN

1988 Peugeot 305

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE589 ETN
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear floor and sills starting to rust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,114 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split at ends

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 82,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both wiper blades starting to split at ends

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,380 miles

Both front inner wings rusty under bonnet and offside rear wheel arch

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,380 miles

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

Both front inner wings rusty under bonnet and offside rear wheel arch

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rust holes in OSF inner wing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,342 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/f wing mounting flange

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,025 miles

corrosion forming o/s/f wing (under bonnet)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,358 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 77,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 77,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E589 ETN is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E589 ETN, 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 E589 ETN registered?

E589 ETN is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E589 ETN safe to buy?

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