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E536 GCF

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,573 mi
Last recorded60,573 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 GCF
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

ns cv gaiter leaking grease

ns pad warning wires broken

nsf mudflap adrift

os washer partialy blocked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,096 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,096 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,340 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rust in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,340 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rust in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,425 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 54,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 52,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E536 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E536 GCF, 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 E536 GCF registered?

E536 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E536 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E536 GCF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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