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D947 ALP

1986 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD947 ALP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,859 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,360 miles

Front brakes not locking out on brake test

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,359 miles

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

Front brakes not locking out on brake test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,166 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,629 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,120 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 63,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,964 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,455 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 59,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,743 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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D947 ALP is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D947 ALP, 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 D947 ALP registered?

D947 ALP is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 December 1986.

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