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D159 WCW

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 WCW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,203 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2008 107,203 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 106,946 miles

As previous.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 106,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

air bubbles in windscreen

both inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,844 miles

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

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

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

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

small bubbles in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2006 106,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

small bubbles in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2005 106,199 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

slight leak rear silencer

small bobbles in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2005 106,199 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

slight leak rear silencer

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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D159 WCW is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D159 WCW, 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.

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D159 WCW is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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