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E238 URH

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 URH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 101,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare wheel flat

surface corrosion visible all over vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2006 101,409 miles

spare wheel flat

surface corrosion visible all over vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2005 100,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 100,115 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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E238 URH is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E238 URH, 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 E238 URH registered?

E238 URH is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E238 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 URH shows 4 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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