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F493 MGY

1989 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 MGY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,552 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 79,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 79,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,444 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 60,444 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,135 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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F493 MGY is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F493 MGY, 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 F493 MGY registered?

F493 MGY is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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