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E657 NOW

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 NOW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,972 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside headlight poor intensity and pattern (condensation)

nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

offside front brake disc corroded on inside

power steering poor operation

power steering rack moist

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,972 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside headlight poor intensity and pattern (condensation)

nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

offside front brake disc corroded on inside

power steering poor operation

power steering rack moist

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,742 miles

Both headlamps poor intensity and pattern

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Power steering operation heavy

Power steering rack assembly moist, fluid resevior low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,758 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,816 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 67,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,777 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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E657 NOW is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E657 NOW, 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 E657 NOW registered?

E657 NOW is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 23 January 1988.

Is E657 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E657 NOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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