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E451 HPJ

1988 Peugeot 309

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 HPJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 87,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,658 miles

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of test

Pass 23 Nov 2019 87,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 86,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,062 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,749 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,748 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 84,248 miles

Advise both rear flexi hose retaing clips missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 84,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Advise both rear flexi hose retaing clips missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 83,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise interior mirror insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 80,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 80,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R brakedisc inner face pitted.

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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E451 HPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E451 HPJ, 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 E451 HPJ registered?

E451 HPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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