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E480 TYC

1987 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,701 mi
Last recorded80,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 TYC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,701 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing,n/s/f wheel damage,n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking,grill insecure.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,984 miles

passenger mirror broken.os lower joint sheild fouling disc.coolant leak.nsf road wheel has slight rim damage on inner.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 79,984 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger mirror broken.os lower joint sheild fouling disc.coolant leak.nsf road wheel has slight rim damage on inner.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,695 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

nearside mirror broken

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,220 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 75,462 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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E480 TYC 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 E480 TYC, 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 E480 TYC registered?

E480 TYC is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E480 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 TYC 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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