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E171 HFL

1987 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 HFL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 165,642 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 165,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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E171 HFL is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 82,100 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 E171 HFL, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E171 HFL registered?

E171 HFL is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E171 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 HFL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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