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C311 VLR

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 VLR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 95,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

heavy corroison in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 27 Jul 2006 95,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

heavy corroison in nearside front arch

oil leak

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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C311 VLR is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,310 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 C311 VLR, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C311 VLR registered?

C311 VLR is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 April 1986.

Is C311 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C311 VLR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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