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E273 GLY

1987 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

6,042 mi
Last recorded6,042 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 GLY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 6,042 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 60,430 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,313 miles

boot floor corroded

headlight reflectors deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to limit

track control arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,325 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

headlight reflectors deteriorated

nsf brake hose perished

track control arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,143 miles

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,978 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Smell of fuel noticed under bonnet - no leaks found

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,470 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front outer brake pad appears very thin - wheel removal required for full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,012 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,714 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,561 miles

Both front brakes creaking (suspect calipers stiff to operate)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front washer jets poor

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,561 miles

Both front brakes creaking (suspect calipers stiff to operate)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front washer jets poor

Pass 14 Jun 2005 12,338 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 12,338 miles

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

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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E273 GLY is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E273 GLY, 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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E273 GLY is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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