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F226 RRK

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 RRK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 147,415 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 147,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,144 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 144,144 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 140,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,654 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,654 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 134,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,289 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,278 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 119,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 115,373 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight roughness to o/s/f top strutmount

Pass 27 Sep 2008 107,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,007 miles

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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F226 RRK is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F226 RRK, 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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F226 RRK is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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