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D178 EBJ

1987 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,889 mi
Last recorded163,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 EBJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2006 163,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 163,691 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 163,686 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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D178 EBJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D178 EBJ, 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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What year was D178 EBJ registered?

D178 EBJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 June 1987.

Is D178 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D178 EBJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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