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F260 WLJ

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 WLJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,822 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,822 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, slight corrosion but no covering (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs severely distorted but not modified corroded or broke

Pass 11 Aug 2018 42,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,363 miles

Slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,858 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 26,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 24,984 miles

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

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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F260 WLJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F260 WLJ, 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 F260 WLJ registered?

F260 WLJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F260 WLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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