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G553 EEL

1990 Peugeot 305

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,173 mi
Last recorded80,173 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 305141,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 EEL
MakePeugeot
Model305
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 68,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

front number plate deteriated

nearside mirror missing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,703 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G553 EEL is a 1990 Peugeot 305 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G553 EEL, 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 G553 EEL registered?

G553 EEL is a 1990 Peugeot 305, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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