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F351 MGX

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 MGX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,391 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine emmits more smoke than usual

offside rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

parts of floor corroding rear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,902 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

darkness stains around fuel filter under bonnet

nearside rear & offside rear brake back plates corroding

offside front & nearside front brake discs slightly worn

slight amount of blue smoke admitted from exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,452 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

service brake pedal pad edge worn

steering column shaft gaitor split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,751 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroding

drivers seat loose fitting in runners and reclining mechanism

nearside rear brake pipe securing bracket loose fitting

nearside rear floor slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroding

drivers seat loose fitting in runners and reclining mechanism

nearside rear brake pipe securing bracket loose fitting

nearside rear floor slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,953 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroding

corrosion to rear floor pan nearside and offside

nearside middle inner sill lip corroded

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slight corrosion

slight brake bind nearside front

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint coupling

Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroding

corrosion to rear floor pan nearside and offside

nearside middle inner sill lip corroded

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slight corrosion

slight brake bind nearside front

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint coupling

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers slight flexing brake rest

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneven

rear silencer mounts slight perishing

steering rack ball coupling nearside slight wear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel filter hoses

drivers seat tilt loose fitting

exhaust rubbers perishing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,535 miles

Oil leak

wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2008 53,440 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

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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F351 MGX is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F351 MGX, 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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F351 MGX is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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