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FBG 205Y

1983 Peugeot 305

Red Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 30587,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBG 205Y
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2006 90,165 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2006 89,270 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,270 miles

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

both rear sills rusty

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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FBG 205Y is a 1983 Peugeot 305 in Red with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBG 205Y, 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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What year was FBG 205Y registered?

FBG 205Y is a 1983 Peugeot 305, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is FBG 205Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBG 205Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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