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E208 FGY

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 FGY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,676 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,852 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre pipe deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2013 42,852 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake slight bind

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,760 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,401 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,125 miles

nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,538 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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E208 FGY is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E208 FGY, 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 E208 FGY registered?

E208 FGY is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E208 FGY safe to buy?

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