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C132 TPA

1986 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 TPA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 58,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,981 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,316 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 55,316 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,974 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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C132 TPA is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C132 TPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C132 TPA registered?

C132 TPA is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C132 TPA safe to buy?

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