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F143 FCY

1989 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 FCY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2005 71,643 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 71,643 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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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F143 FCY is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F143 FCY, 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 F143 FCY registered?

F143 FCY is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F143 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F143 FCY shows 4 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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