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F485 CTX

1989 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 CTX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,067 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,644 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,644 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 45,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,879 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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F485 CTX is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F485 CTX, 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 F485 CTX registered?

F485 CTX is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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