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C599 AEL

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 AEL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,420 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 70,268 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 70,268 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,010 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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C599 AEL is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C599 AEL, 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 C599 AEL registered?

C599 AEL is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C599 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C599 AEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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