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G31 YBM

1990 Peugeot 305

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

407,642 mi
Last recorded407,642 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 305141,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 YBM
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 407,642 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded ;

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear brake back plates ; (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places ;

nearside front headlight reflector slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber casings corroded ;

very slight oil seepage engine / gearbox ?

Fail 7 Feb 2019 407,642 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting / outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear brake back plates ; (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places ;

front radiator crossmember corroded ;

nearside front headlight reflector slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber casings corroded ;

very slight oil seepage engine / gearbox ?

Pass 1 Feb 2018 405,895 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and back plates (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlight reflector slightly deteriorated ;

spare tyre flat / side walls cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2018 405,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and back plates (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlight reflector slightly deteriorated ;

spare tyre flat / side walls cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2017 397,189 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear sub frame and back plates corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 397,189 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear sub frame and back plates corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 390,195 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 384,007 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake booster belt slightly deteriorated

clunk in steering system no play evident

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 378,094 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clunk in steering system no play evident

Pass 29 Jan 2014 378,094 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clunk in steering system no play evident

Pass 12 Feb 2013 374,823 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

clunk in steering no play evident

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 366,122 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 366,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 358,522 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 358,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 351,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 345,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 335,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 325,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 309,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G31 YBM is a 1990 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 141,432 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 G31 YBM, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G31 YBM is a 1990 Peugeot 305, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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