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G742 BEJ

1990 Peugeot 309

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 BEJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,605 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,595 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

number plate rear slightly marked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 111,645 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 111,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,136 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 106,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on rear under body

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 101,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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G742 BEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G742 BEJ, 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 G742 BEJ registered?

G742 BEJ is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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