MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
condition of drivers seat worn
condition of front wiper blades
corrosion offside front wing to inner wing
nearside front lower bush starting to perish
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear bumper end cap missing
nearside rear tyre worn outer edge
offside front tyre on limit and worn on inner edge
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear bumper damaged
How Reliable is the Peugeot 305?
Based on 5,399 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G493 GSC is a 1990 Peugeot 305 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 G493 GSC, 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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What year was G493 GSC registered?
G493 GSC is a 1990 Peugeot 305, first registered on 3 April 1990.
Is G493 GSC safe to buy?
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