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F293 SBY

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,210 mi
Last recorded186,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 SBY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 186,210 miles

c v boots perished

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r shocker damp.

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,751 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 165,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in front windscreen.

rear to front metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 184,984 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 184,984 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer jets weak

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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F293 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F293 SBY, 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 F293 SBY registered?

F293 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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