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E718 LPR

1987 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 LPR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 89,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested brakes dont appear to be working at all (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

This car is in a dangerous condition and should not be on the road,

headlight switch inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,820 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

indicator stalk broken

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,817 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

****** strong advice engine over heating + running rich

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

indicator stalk broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,329 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 79,323 miles

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 72,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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E718 LPR is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 82,100 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 E718 LPR, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E718 LPR registered?

E718 LPR is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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