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F781 SJM

1989 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF781 SJM
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,934 miles

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 128,927 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,923 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,109 miles

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 126,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 125,607 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,822 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 11 May 2017 117,287 miles

Windscreen delaminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 117,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure right hand side of seat back broken and not secure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower part of front screen is detiorting

o/side front tyre wearing on inside and getting low

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 20 Apr 2012 106,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front tyre is getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,933 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,933 miles

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

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/side rear tyre wearing on outside

o/sode rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side rear tyre wearing on outside

o/side rear tyre wearing on in side

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,767 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing on inside

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

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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F781 SJM is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F781 SJM, 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 F781 SJM registered?

F781 SJM is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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