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E90 YAM

1987 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 YAM
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 64,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 64,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 64,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 66,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,481 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 61,481 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,143 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake very slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,904 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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E90 YAM is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E90 YAM, 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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What year was E90 YAM registered?

E90 YAM is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E90 YAM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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