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D438 YGU

1986 Peugeot 309

Maroon Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,283 mi
Last recorded67,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 YGU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,283 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 67,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,790 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 63,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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D438 YGU is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Maroon with a 1,905cc diesel 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 D438 YGU, 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 D438 YGU registered?

D438 YGU is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 December 1986.

Is D438 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D438 YGU 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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