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E997 EVL

1988 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 EVL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 93,952 miles

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

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

both number plates have slight cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner panel corroded

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow ball

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both number plates have slight cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner panel corroded

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow ball

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low

condition of exhaust system

condition of front brake discs

emissions high

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f tca bush

Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low

condition of front brake discs

emissions high

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f tca bush

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,599 miles

FRONT FLEXABLE HOSES CRACKING.

HOLE TOP OF O/S WING TOP.

N/S WASHER, ONE JET BLOCKED.

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

O/S OUTER SILL WEAK AT REAR.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

FRONT FLEXABLE HOSES CRACKING.

HOLE TOP OF O/S WING TOP.

N/S WASHER, ONE JET BLOCKED.

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

O/S OUTER SILL WEAK AT REAR.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,436 miles

N/s/ r outer sill corroded.Front brake pipes corroded.

O/s/f tyre very close to limit, outer sills weak.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

N/s/ r outer sill corroded.Front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,742 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 65,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,970 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,132 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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E997 EVL is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E997 EVL, 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 E997 EVL registered?

E997 EVL is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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