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E291 GES

1987 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,695 mi
Last recorded60,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 GES
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,843 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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E291 GES is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E291 GES, 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 E291 GES registered?

E291 GES is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E291 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for E291 GES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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