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F471 SJU

1989 Peugeot 305

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 305133,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 75,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,047 miles

slight leak from o/s/r shock

Fail 27 Jun 2015 72,593 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,593 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,391 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe from brake valve to flexible brake hose corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r radius arm brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe from brake valve to flexible brake hose corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber unit

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,831 miles

corrosion present at bottom edge of both rear panels

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

slight weep from o/s/r shock

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,254 miles

corrosion present on n/s/r inner and outer sill

corrosion present on o/s/r outer sill

front brake pipes corroded

n/s c/v boot perished

radius brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

slight leak from o/s/r shock

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,488 miles

both radius arm brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r shock slightly damp

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear outer sills corroded

rear tyres on 4mm

slight leak from o/s/r shock

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,718 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/r shock damp

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes corroding (various)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes corroding (various)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,636 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r outer sill corroding and becoming weak

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

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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F471 SJU is a 1989 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,871 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 F471 SJU, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F471 SJU is a 1989 Peugeot 305, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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