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C473 BCL

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,538 mi
Last recorded55,538 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC473 BCL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam dim

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,268 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,147 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,182 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 24,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,716 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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C473 BCL is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C473 BCL, 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 C473 BCL registered?

C473 BCL is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is C473 BCL safe to buy?

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