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G740 OMX

1989 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 OMX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,378 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 65,178 miles

Central Front Steering component modification unsafe steering adversely affected by suspension modifications (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Central Rear Torsion bar with an unsafe modification rear suspension bottom out, no reserve travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative no reserve travel, top mounts not seating correctly on max travel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative no reserve travel, top mounts not seating correctly on max travel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,267 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Multiple cracks (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,114 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,110 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,896 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyre starting to deteriorate on inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,810 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,530 miles

Coolant leak

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,259 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,647 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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G740 OMX is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G740 OMX, 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 G740 OMX registered?

G740 OMX is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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