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E792 LJT

1987 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

530,093 mi
Last recorded530,093 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE792 LJT
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 530,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 545,045 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front TCA bushes split

Front brake pipes rusty

Front discs rusty

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

General corrosion

General oil leaks

Long park brake travel

Nearside mirror missing

Rear number plate cracked

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 609,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 525,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 525,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to underside.

bodywork in very poor condition.

nearside mirror missing.

slight damage to outer handbrake cables.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 521,824 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 521,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

boot struts defective

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake lever travel high.

nearside mirror missing.

outer handbrake cables damaged

slight corrosion to front door steps.

slight wear in steering column u/joint

unable to see front brake pads properly.

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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E792 LJT is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E792 LJT, 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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E792 LJT is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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