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TVR 731X

1982 Peugeot 305

Beige Petrol 1472cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,819 mi
Last recorded10,819 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Peugeot 30547,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 731X
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,472cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 10,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 10,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 10,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 10,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 10,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 10,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 10,074 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper mounts perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 10,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Front & rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper mounts perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 9,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 8,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,577 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 7,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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TVR 731X is a 1982 Peugeot 305 in Beige with a 1,472cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1982 Peugeot 305 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,591 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 TVR 731X, 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 44 years old, this Peugeot 305 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVR 731X registered?

TVR 731X is a 1982 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is TVR 731X safe to buy?

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