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C464 ARW

1986 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

578,832 mi
Last recorded578,832 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC464 ARW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 578,832 miles

Both front brake pad wear wires rubbing on wheels

Front lower cross member rusted and holed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspect repair done to offside rear outer sill

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

Fail 6 May 2023 578,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Beam adjuster broken, cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on the tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Both front brake pad wear wires rubbing on wheels

Front lower cross member rusted and holed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspect repair done to offside rear outer sill

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 578,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure pinch bolt not fully tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure pinch bolt not fully tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure spline or pinch bolt on steering rack input shaft worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower X member rusted and holed

suspect repair to offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2022 578,832 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine ()

Offside Rear outer sill

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 578,832 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,204 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,053 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,836 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,133 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,278 miles

minor corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,252 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

minor corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,373 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,032 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,995 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,994 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,766 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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C464 ARW is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C464 ARW, 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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C464 ARW is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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