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E42 GWK

1987 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 GWK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 98,122 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 92,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 92,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 92,705 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

slight play in top column bush

Pass 28 May 2008 91,058 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 91,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,095 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 87,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hand brake cables insecure

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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E42 GWK is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E42 GWK, 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 E42 GWK registered?

E42 GWK is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E42 GWK safe to buy?

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