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F533 TAY

1989 Peugeot 305

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,773 mi
Last recorded172,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 305133,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 TAY
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 172,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 172,645 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 172,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 172,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 172,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 171,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 170,891 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 170,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 170,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 169,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 169,584 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 168,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 168,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 166,987 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 166,987 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 165,134 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 165,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 163,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 163,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 162,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 162,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 160,373 miles

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

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

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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F533 TAY is a 1989 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F533 TAY, 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 F533 TAY registered?

F533 TAY is a 1989 Peugeot 305, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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