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C396 LHG

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 LHG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate cracked

front panel corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,269 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 91,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C396 LHG is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C396 LHG, 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 C396 LHG registered?

C396 LHG is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C396 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C396 LHG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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