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F598 RBK

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 RBK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 32,378 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 32,378 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 32,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 32,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to test due to brake seezed on (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 32,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 32,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 31,898 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 31,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 31,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 31,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 31,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 31,521 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 31,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 31,245 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 30,889 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 30,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 30,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,275 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 28,518 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 28,518 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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F598 RBK is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F598 RBK, 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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F598 RBK is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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