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D290 GLJ

1987 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,543 mi
Last recorded146,543 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 30982,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 GLJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 146,543 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 146,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 142,409 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 142,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 142,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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D290 GLJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D290 GLJ, 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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D290 GLJ is a 1987 Peugeot 309, first registered on 17 January 1987.

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