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E581 BRJ

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE581 BRJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front o/s brake slight binding

o/s sill slight corrosion but still servicable

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,337 miles

front o/s brake slight binding

o/s sill slight corrosion but still servicable

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,138 miles

Offside outer sill showing some corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2013 74,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,584 miles

Headlamps deteriorated, beam vague.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,158 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BROKEN TO OUTER EDGE, STILL GIVES A GOOD CLEAR VIEW TO THE REAR FROM THE REMAINING UNDAMAGED SECTION.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,158 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BROKEN TO OUTER EDGE, STILL GIVES A GOOD CLEAR VIEW TO THE REAR FROM THE REMAINING UNDAMAGED SECTION.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,982 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated, glass lens to offside lamp becoming detached.

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Evidence of deisel leak in engine bay, could not find source, may be intermittent.

Pass 3 May 2007 72,517 miles

Brake discs getting pitted,

Osr tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 May 2006 71,851 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2006 71,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

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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E581 BRJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E581 BRJ, 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 E581 BRJ registered?

E581 BRJ is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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