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E761 DMX

1987 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE761 DMX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 49,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 49,338 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive movement (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing rotation resticricted one way

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,235 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box exhaust outer skin damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak but not excessive

radiator coolant leak but not excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,046 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,722 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 48,717 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,305 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,296 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Backbox Clamp Leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,910 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,493 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in both front headlamps

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

slight pitting both front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,609 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 46,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 45,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 45,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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E761 DMX is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E761 DMX, 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 E761 DMX registered?

E761 DMX is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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