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G523 WKV

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 136,817 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2024 136,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,266 miles

Exhaust has surface corrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm/beam has surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms bushes split and have minor play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 136,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has surface corrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm/beam has surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms bushes split and have minor play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 136,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes that locate in front control arms split/perished but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 131,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 131,944 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,884 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,884 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,554 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 112,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,530 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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G523 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G523 WKV, 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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G523 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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