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E129 ETM

1988 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 ETM
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,359 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coolant leak, possibly radiator

front brakes binding slightly, particularly when rotating backwards

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,667 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,808 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 101,806 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,367 miles

radiator leaking

nearside headlamp output/pattern deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2012 94,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

nearside headlamp output/pattern deteriorating

offside front brake binding slightly

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,289 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,016 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,109 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,583 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,498 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Apr 2006

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOW COROSION

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON LOW OUTER EDGE

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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E129 ETM is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,500 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 E129 ETM, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E129 ETM registered?

E129 ETM is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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