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F129 STR

1989 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,594 mi
Last recorded133,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 STR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 133,594 miles

h/brake lever high †drivers door mirror taped †n/s mirror cable tied †o/s cv boot perished †slight play at n/s/r wheel †cut in wall n/s/r tyre †backplates corroded †front to back brakepipe corroded †fuel lines corroded †brake discs corroded †

Fail 5 Jan 2006 133,593 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

h/brake lever high †drivers mirror taped/ loose †n/s/r door not opening †o/s cv boot perished † †slight play at n/s/r wheel †slight binding from front wheels †cut in wall n/s/r tyre †backplates corroded †front to rear brake pipe corroded †fuel line c

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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F129 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 94,777 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 F129 STR, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F129 STR registered?

F129 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F129 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F129 STR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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