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E235 ELW

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,241 mi
Last recorded64,241 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 ELW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,256 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight scratch in n/s screen, not effecting drivers view

Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight scratch in n/s screen, not effecting drivers view

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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E235 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E235 ELW, 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 E235 ELW registered?

E235 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E235 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E235 ELW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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