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G481 VRJ

1990 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,041 mi
Last recorded65,041 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 VRJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 38,706 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 38,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system noisey

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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G481 VRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G481 VRJ, 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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What year was G481 VRJ registered?

G481 VRJ is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G481 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G481 VRJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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