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C281 CHW

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 CHW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 120,481 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 118,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 118,240 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,183 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 113,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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C281 CHW is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C281 CHW, 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 C281 CHW registered?

C281 CHW is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C281 CHW safe to buy?

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