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G720 PKJ

1989 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 PKJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,038 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,269 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,228 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 52,758 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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G720 PKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G720 PKJ, 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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G720 PKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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