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E780 VUJ

1987 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE780 VUJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 98,538 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,637 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,964 miles

Coolant light on

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

Nearside front washer partially blocked

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leaks!

Fail 11 Aug 2009 81,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant light on

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

Nearside front washer partially blocked

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leaks!

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,789 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 80,789 miles

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

Boot struts failing to hold boot up.

N/S/F tyre worn in the center,touching wear indicator.

Oil leak coming from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks!

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,518 miles

Efficiency on nearside rear service brake down slghtly.

Nearside rear handbrake cable sleeving split.

Water temperature gauge on all the time.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 75,775 miles

offside front top strut bearing has slight play in it.

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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E780 VUJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E780 VUJ, 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 E780 VUJ registered?

E780 VUJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E780 VUJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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