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D778 WCF

1986 Peugeot 309

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,615 mi
Last recorded118,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD778 WCF
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,615 miles

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

Centre exhaust pipe heavily corroded and poor

Condensation in nearside front indicator unit

Ends of both outer sills filled but metal work sounds solid

Hazard warning light switch get stuck in dash

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside and nearside inner sill flanges undersealed but seem sound

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 118,603 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Centre exhaust pipe heavily corroded and poor

Condensation in nearside front indicator unit

Ends of both outer sills filled but metal work sounds solid

Hazard warning light switch get stuck in dash

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sill flanges undersealed but seem sound

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,910 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight, slight affecting the beam image

Hazard warning light switch sticking

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn with slight play

Small nick in nearside rear seat belt

Very advanced corrosion to rear part of offside rear inner wheel arch

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 110,334 miles

Offside hand brake weak

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Slight brake bind on offside front

Slight brake imbalance on rear foot brake

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2006 110,334 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside handbrake weak

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Slight brake bind on offside front

Slight brake imbalance on rear foot brake

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

oil leak

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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D778 WCF is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Beige 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 D778 WCF, 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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D778 WCF is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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