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D171 DBP

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 DBP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 129,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2009 129,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,411 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2008 129,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 128,529 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs inner faces starting to pit & corrode

n/s & o/s inner wing front panels corroded - non prescribed areas

n/s/f upper windscreen cracked

play noted to steering rack knuckle joints.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 128,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs inner faces starting to pit & corrode

n/s & o/s inner wing front panels corroded - non prescribed areas

n/s/f upper windscreen cracked

play noted to steering rack knuckle joints.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 127,366 miles

as test 170541596295

Fail 18 Oct 2006 127,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both headlamps misted - weak beam pattern.

play noted to o/s rack knuckle joint.

windscreen cracked - n/s top corner.

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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D171 DBP is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D171 DBP, 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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D171 DBP is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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