MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
the alternator drive belt is in very poor condition.there is something rolling round in the o/s/r tyre.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?
Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E442 VTJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 E442 VTJ, 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 E442 VTJ registered?
E442 VTJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 February 1988.
Is E442 VTJ safe to buy?
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