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C216 LHK

1986 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 LHK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 56,255 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill end corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sill end holeded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns to os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,739 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,000 miles

Front support beam radiator corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch/sill surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner lower arch/sill surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front support beam radiator corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch/sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose/pipe bracket loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner lower arch/sill surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,227 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,023 miles

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

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

front washer jets slightly blocked

offside rear & nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear boot struts weak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,023 miles

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

front washer jets slightly blocked

offside rear & nearside rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear boot struts weak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear view mirror loose on its mounting

Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear view mirror loose on its mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,123 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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C216 LHK is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C216 LHK, 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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C216 LHK is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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