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E97 JHY

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

35,140 mi
Last recorded35,140 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 JHY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 35,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,012 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 34,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 34,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire HOSE ON ENGINE LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 34,639 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 33,470 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,065 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 33,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,972 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 31,038 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,686 miles

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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 30,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 28,482 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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E97 JHY is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 E97 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E97 JHY registered?

E97 JHY is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E97 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E97 JHY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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