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E479 DMV

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 DMV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,162 miles

Both track rod and o/s lower ball joint gators split

Drivers seat in poor condition

Engine runs poorly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear handbrake cables split

Slight bind in o/s/r brake

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,596 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

collision damage to nearside and front of vehicle

drivers seat in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,247 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,966 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both handbrake cables deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,627 miles

poor running misfire on idle

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 35,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor running misfire on idle

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,519 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 24,519 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front end of nearside sill

Fail 14 Dec 2007 17,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe signs of rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe signs of rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,081 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 15,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front panal damaged causing radiator hose to foul on alternator

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E479 DMV is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E479 DMV, 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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E479 DMV is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 December 1987.

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