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A16 VHP

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VHP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 167,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 165,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 165,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 163,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 158,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 155,782 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 155,782 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 152,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 149,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2010 141,686 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 136,597 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inner edges

strong adviserear pads low

Fail 2 May 2009 136,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inner edges

strong adviserear pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 132,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 126,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 126,980 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 126,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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A16 VHP is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 98,192 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 A16 VHP, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 VHP is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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