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E816 PGL

1988 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,213 mi
Last recorded57,213 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 PGL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,213 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 579,336 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 579,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 574,230 miles

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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E816 PGL is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E816 PGL, 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 E816 PGL registered?

E816 PGL is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E816 PGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E816 PGL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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