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E246 VWJ

1987 Peugeot 309

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,209 mi
Last recorded54,209 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 VWJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 54,209 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,548 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,999 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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E246 VWJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E246 VWJ, 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 E246 VWJ registered?

E246 VWJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E246 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E246 VWJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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