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F903 RHV

1989 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

171,990 mi
Last recorded171,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 RHV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 171,990 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 171,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 171,990 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front device fitted to open door from outside

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 171,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front device fitted to open door from outside

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated and blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2021 171,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 171,990 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 171,986 miles

Brake ferrules corroded all round

Brake hoses deteriorated all round

Front Coil springs corroded both sides

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to weel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to weel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust blowing

Fail 2 Jul 2019 171,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake ferrules corroded all round

Brake hoses deteriorated all round

Front Coil springs corroded both sides

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to weel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to weel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 171,985 miles

Coolant leak radiator and lower radiator stay bar corroded ()

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing/wheel arch panel corroded

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

Rear slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Jul 2018 171,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator and lower radiator stay bar corroded ()

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing/wheel arch panel corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 169,628 miles

145/80/R13/75T. Rears 5mm.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 169,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

145/80/R13/75T. Rears 5mm.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both rear sill backs weak

n/s door mirror damaged

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Jul 2015 142,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Jul 2014 139,566 miles

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

Oil leak

slight binding of o/s front brake

slight rusting in o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,566 miles

Oil leak

slight binding of o/s front brake

slight rusting in o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Jul 2013 134,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges of front tyres wearing

rear ends of both sill backs getting weak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Jul 2013 134,596 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges of front tyres wearing

rear ends of both sill backs getting weak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,480 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

worn edges on rear tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2012 133,467 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

worn edges on rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

wheel trims damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,444 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

distributor needs attention

slight bind from front brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2010 124,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

distributor needs attention

Pass 28 May 2009 115,436 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 115,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,703 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 107,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 102,003 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,003 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2006 101,814 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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F903 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 F903 RHV, 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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F903 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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