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G31 PFJ

1989 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 PFJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 173,883 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front lower quarter corroded not within a prescribed area

offside door mirror slightly loose

offside front ball joint dust boot split

rear bumper mountings corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in front track control arm bushes

slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 20 Oct 2010 173,448 miles

Difficulty in assessing repair to offside inner sill due to amount of underseal

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front tow eye mounting area corroded

Offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

Slight play in front brake reaction/anti-roll bar outer bushes

Slight play in offside inner track rod end

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 19 Oct 2010 173,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Difficulty in assessing repair to offside inner sill due to amount of underseal

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front tow eye mounting area corroded

Offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

Slight play in front brake reaction/anti-roll bar outer bushes

Slight play in offside inner track rod end

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 2 Nov 2009 172,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

corrosion around nearside front towing eye not within a prescribed area

front & rear brake hoses starting to perish

nearside headlamp image deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

rear bumper brackets corroded

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 172,432 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

corrosion around nearside front towing eye not within a prescribed area

front & rear brake hoses starting to perish

nearside headlamp image deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

rear bumper brackets corroded

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2008 171,677 miles

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

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

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

n/s front door hinge broken

o/s front bottom ball joint dust boot split

rear bumper brakets corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2008 171,677 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s front door hinge broken

n/s front tyre side walls and tread are spliting

o/s front bottom ball joint dust boot split

rear bumper brakets corroded

spare tyre side walls split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 170,798 miles

c/v boots starting to deteriorate

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

rear tyres getting low

servo hose starting to perish

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 169,927 miles

cut in offside front inner CV boot

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs getting thin

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front CV boot starting to perish

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

this vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2006 169,927 miles

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

cut in offside front inner CV boot

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs getting thin

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front CV boot starting to perish

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

this vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2005 166,456 miles

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

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G31 PFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G31 PFJ, 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 G31 PFJ registered?

G31 PFJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G31 PFJ safe to buy?

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