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EE169CJ

1983 Peugeot 305

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

294,493 mi
Last recorded294,493 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 30587,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE169CJ
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 294,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 294,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 594,487 miles

HEADLAMP MASKS FITTED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2018 594,487 miles

HEADLAMP MASKS FITTED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2017 594,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EE169CJ is a 1983 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 87,093 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 EE169CJ, 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 43 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EE169CJ is a 1983 Peugeot 305, first registered on 16 December 1983.

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