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E144 BGC

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 BGC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,718 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear seal has surface corrosion

offside rear seal has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,435 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,432 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,148 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E144 BGC is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E144 BGC, 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 E144 BGC registered?

E144 BGC is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E144 BGC safe to buy?

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