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E788 LWK

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 LWK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 102,758 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,540 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,540 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 99,474 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 96,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 96,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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E788 LWK is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E788 LWK, 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 E788 LWK registered?

E788 LWK is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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