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F531 DEY

1989 Peugeot 305

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 305133,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 DEY
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,722 miles

back axle rear mounting bushes showing signs of deteriation, but no play evident

both front coil springs heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

steel ferrules on both rear brake hoses showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2007 110,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

back axle rear mounting bushes are showing signs of deteriation, but have no play evident

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

front brake discs are heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded

steel ferrules on both rear brake hoses are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front screen has small crack

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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F531 DEY is a 1989 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F531 DEY, 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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What year was F531 DEY registered?

F531 DEY is a 1989 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F531 DEY safe to buy?

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