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G185 EKD

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 EKD
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 119,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension coil springs corroding

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

fuel tank not fitted correctly at n/s - still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking - not to cords/ply

fuel tank not fitted properly at n/s - still secure

underside of vehicle at rear corroding in prescribed areas - not considered excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,729 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

engine oil leaks.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,706 miles

fuel tank not fitted correctly on n/s - still secure

no centre rear seat belt fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all corrosion related failure items covered in underseal, but appear properly welded and sound

engine oil leak

fuel tank not fitted correctly at n/s but secure

Fail 19 Oct 2009 115,296 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

fuel tank not fitted correctly at n/s but secure

Pass 22 Oct 2008 113,935 miles

n/s/f of fuel tank not located properly - but secure

Fail 15 Oct 2008 113,906 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/f of fuel tank not located properly - but secure

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,135 miles

light output of o/s headlamp just acceptable

o/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

Fail 17 Oct 2007 112,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

light output of o/s headlamp just acceptable

o/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,750 miles

exhaust emissions - co close to upper limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2006 110,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust emissions - co close to upper limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2005 109,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G185 EKD is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 98,192 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 G185 EKD, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G185 EKD is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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