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E830 MKV

1988 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE830 MKV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 118,093 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished

middle pipe & front pipe small hole & blowing

nearside front headlight just within limits

nearside rear door opens from inside only

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak at engine bay

spare wheel carrier not fully secure

strong advise nearside front wheel brake binding

Fail 19 Feb 2008 118,093 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front flexable brake hoses perished

middle pipe & front pipe small hole & blowing

nearside front headlight just within limits

nearside rear door opens from inside only

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak at engine bay

spare wheel carrier not fully secure

strong advise handbrake long

strong advise nearside front wheel brake binding

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2007 100,821 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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E830 MKV is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E830 MKV, 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 E830 MKV registered?

E830 MKV is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E830 MKV safe to buy?

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