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G629 XPP

1990 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 XPP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,157 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,476 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,476 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,417 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 52,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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G629 XPP is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G629 XPP, 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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G629 XPP is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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