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E997 MEH

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 MEH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,724 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,368 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 MEH is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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