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E571 DKX

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,482 mi
Last recorded179,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 DKX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 179,482 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 179,465 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from back of engine

Pass 7 Jul 2005 173,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 173,939 miles

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

Drivers seat loose. †Corrosion on body sills. †All tyres low tread. †Suspension appears to have been lowered, less suspension travel evident than usual for this model of vehicle. †

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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E571 DKX is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E571 DKX, 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 E571 DKX registered?

E571 DKX is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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