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F485 DCT

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 DCT
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2008 79,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear belts not available covered in rubbish

Pass 29 May 2007 47,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 47,834 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 74,766 miles

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers seat upholstory badley split. corrosion inner wings and bottom cross member.

Pass 23 May 2006 68,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 68,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2005 63,704 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 63,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 DCT is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F485 DCT, 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 DCT registered?

F485 DCT is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 March 1989.

Is F485 DCT safe to buy?

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