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E239 XTU

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 XTU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,384 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 63,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,488 miles

blue smoke being emmitted, not yet excessive

faint mark to the windscreen

nearside rear brake flexy swaged end is starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber has a slight weep

slight play in the steering column

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

blue smoke being emitted, not yet excessive

faint mark to the windscreen

nearside rear brake flexy swaged end is starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber has a slight weep

slight play in the steeing column

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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E239 XTU is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E239 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E239 XTU?

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What year was E239 XTU registered?

E239 XTU is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E239 XTU safe to buy?

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