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E25 WTJ

1988 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 WTJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 107,452 miles

EXCESS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s rear door not opening

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,443 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EXCESS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear door not opening

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 9 Nov 2009 107,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 100,243 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 100,144 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 94,996 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E25 WTJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E25 WTJ, 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 E25 WTJ registered?

E25 WTJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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