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C399 CHY

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 CHY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

multiple c.v boots perished

Fail 18 Nov 2020

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

multiple c.v boots perished

Pass 23 May 2019

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various trims secured by tape

Fail 10 May 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front cv joint worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various trims secured by tape

Pass 18 May 2018
Fail 15 May 2018

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 539,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 539,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 540,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 540,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 549,491 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 549,491 miles

n/s mirror poor condition

steering stiff

Fail 22 May 2014 549,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s mirror poor condition

steering stiff

Pass 23 May 2013 593,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 593,419 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 23 May 2012 55,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 530,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 592,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres showing signs of detioration

n/s mirror security

n/s/r brake slight drag

Pass 11 May 2011 592,997 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of detioration

n/s mirror security

n/s/r brake slight drag

Pass 20 May 2010 520,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 559,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 619,580 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 539,560 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 510,565 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror surround loose

rear tyres tread wear

windscreen damage

Pass 16 May 2008 510,565 miles

n/s mirror surround loose

rear tyres tread wear

windscreen damage

Pass 18 May 2007 592,805 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 592,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate poor.slight exhaust blow.n/s mirror.rear brake condition.carb condition.n/s/f tyre close to limit.n/s cv boot poor.o/s/r door.

Pass 3 May 2006 512,582 miles

odometer reading

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2005 104,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

frony no plate slight damage ,o/s rear door latch sticky

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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C399 CHY is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 C399 CHY, 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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C399 CHY is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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