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E808 NRN

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 NRN
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 95,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 95,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 94,539 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 94,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 93,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,230 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 93,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 91,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,581 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 90,581 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,908 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,299 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 88,255 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,148 miles

Battery insecure

O/S lower dash at pedals loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

O/S lower dash at pedals loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,244 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,434 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers smearin slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E808 NRN is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E808 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E808 NRN registered?

E808 NRN is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E808 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E808 NRN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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