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F74 PDL

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 PDL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 89,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,715 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brakes, binding very slightly

n/s/r lamp lens, slight damage

rear exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

tailgate struts, not hoilding

Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,664 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s ,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels,, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

n/s/f asymmetric Tyre, fitted incorrectly, recommend attention

n/s/r lamp lens, slight damage

no engine oil showing on dip stick, recommend attention ASAP

rear exhaust system, slight deterioration

tailgate struts, not holding

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel

n/s/r lamp, slight deterioration

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake back pales, slightly corroded

n/s/r lamp lens, slightly deteriorated

tailgate stays not holding

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and taped (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge,,recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot stays not holding

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear handbrake cables, slight deterioration

n/s/r tail lens, slight deterioration

recommend having steering track checked

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged / taped up

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot stays not holding

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

boot stays not holding

both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inner edges / wearing unevenly

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,679 miles

boot stays weak

Front number plate cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

boot stays weak

both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,111 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly lumpy on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,201 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,465 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,619 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,616 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,669 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 43,290 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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F74 PDL is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 F74 PDL, 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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F74 PDL is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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