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E483 MFH

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,297 mi
Last recorded86,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 MFH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,297 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,297 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 86,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack in side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,736 miles

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

N/S rear tyre outer wll perished

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,735 miles

Near side rear tyre wall perished

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 78,733 miles

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

Near side rear tyre wall perished

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

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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E483 MFH is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E483 MFH, 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 E483 MFH registered?

E483 MFH is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E483 MFH safe to buy?

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