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MOT History from tests of diesel PEUGEOT 305s year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:64.14%
(The average a diesel PEUGEOT 305 year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:580 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues50
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Headlamp aim out of alignment33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Registration plate issues20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|15
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake binding2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| rack end |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Brake pump drive system defective |3.6.F.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Centre Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked |2.5.C.1d|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting / outer / inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1

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