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E970 LBC

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 LBC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,115 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 90,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,270 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,423 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,619 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,668 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,510 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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E970 LBC is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 E970 LBC, 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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E970 LBC is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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