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E956 DTV

1988 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 DTV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,019 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,019 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,408 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,566 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,596 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,595 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 45,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside wing mirror insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,699 miles

Engine oil leaks. Slight bind on offside rear brake. Slight bind on nearside front brake. Corrosion getting bad rear of both sills.

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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E956 DTV is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E956 DTV, 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 E956 DTV registered?

E956 DTV is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E956 DTV safe to buy?

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