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E725 EFW

1988 Peugeot 305

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 305134,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 EFW
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 152,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 148,455 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 148,455 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2006 143,666 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 143,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded.

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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E725 EFW is a 1988 Peugeot 305 in Silver 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 E725 EFW, 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 E725 EFW registered?

E725 EFW is a 1988 Peugeot 305, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E725 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 EFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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