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C291 GFC

1986 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 30970,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC291 GFC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 134,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING. BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT. STEERING RACK, OPERATION LOCK TO LOCK EXCESSIVELY TIGHT. (DUE TO HIGH GEARING)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 130,480 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING. BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT. STEERING RACK, OPERATION LOCK TO LOCK EXCESSIVELY TIGHT. (DUE TO HIGH GEARING)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 127,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 127,474 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 127,338 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

INSIDE CAR,STEERING COLUMN,WIRING LOOM CHAFFING BADLY ON COLUMN. †FUEL FLAP DOES NOT OPEN WITH REMOTE CABLE PULL. †N/S/R FLOOR AREA HOLED. †O/S/R SILL AREA CORRODED / HOLED AT JACKING POINT.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 124,669 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 124,617 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C291 GFC is a 1986 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 C291 GFC, 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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C291 GFC is a 1986 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 February 1986.

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