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F424 VAC

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,771 mi
Last recorded48,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 VAC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,771 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,393 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r/tyre sidewall cracking up

rear brake back plates look damp

Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,368 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r/tyre sidewall cracking up

rear brake back plates look damp

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,855 miles

front wiper blades smear

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,653 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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F424 VAC is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F424 VAC, 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 F424 VAC registered?

F424 VAC is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F424 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F424 VAC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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