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FUD 593Y

1983 Peugeot 305

Blue Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,046 mi
Last recorded94,046 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 30587,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUD 593Y
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,243 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,966 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,737 miles

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

corrosion is apparant in many areas around the car

Fail 23 May 2015 92,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion is apparant in many areas around the car

Pass 22 May 2014 92,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 92,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,951 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,440 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 89,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,160 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,093 miles

Severe oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 86,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,399 miles

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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FUD 593Y is a 1983 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FUD 593Y, 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 FUD 593Y registered?

FUD 593Y is a 1983 Peugeot 305, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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