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E542 MDG

1988 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,892 mi
Last recorded176,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 MDG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 176,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 172,990 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 172,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 167,984 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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E542 MDG is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E542 MDG, 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 E542 MDG registered?

E542 MDG is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E542 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 MDG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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