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E703 CAL

1988 Peugeot 305

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,244 mi
Last recorded92,244 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 CAL
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,244 miles

nearside front ball joint gaiter perished & cracking

previous underbody welding repairs previously carried out

Fail 5 Apr 2023 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front ball joint gaiter perished & cracking

previous underbody welding repairs previously carried out

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,156 miles

slight dampness around rear fuel pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2019 92,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight dampness around rear fuel pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2018 92,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,755 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

door bottoms corroded

door hinges have play

exhaust corroded

front bumper corners insecure

nearside sill corroded

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,755 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

door bottoms corroded

door hinges have play

exhaust corroded

front bumper corners insecure

nearside sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,755 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly cracking

Light corrosion to both sills

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 90,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / Floor (5.2.6)

Both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly cracking

Light corrosion to both sills

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and hole in n s f sill out side 30 cm of suspension

corrosion to under body

oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,383 miles

corrosion and hole in n s f sill out side 30 cm of suspension

corrosion to under body

oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,630 miles

N/S/F sill rusted and n/s/f back mount cracked.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F sill rusted and n/s/f back mount cracked.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,110 miles

under body corroding all over outer sill rusty c/v boots starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,419 miles

under body rusty and slight wear on swivels

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,810 miles

under body rusting all over c/v boots starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,202 miles

both outer c/v boots worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,833 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to split and brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer cv boots starting to split and brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,653 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 82,378 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 82,378 miles

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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E703 CAL is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E703 CAL, 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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E703 CAL is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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