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E253 GLH

1987 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 GLH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,297 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

boot floor excessively corroded

nearside front outer door handle poor operation

Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,473 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

boot floor excessively corroded

nearside front outer door handle poor operation

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,998 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,217 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,217 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 59,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,925 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,600 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST VERY RUSTY & SMALL HOLE REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

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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E253 GLH is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E253 GLH, 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 E253 GLH registered?

E253 GLH is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E253 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 GLH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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