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G778 WHX

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

200,757 mi
Last recorded200,757 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 WHX
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 200,757 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 187,656 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Fail 16 Nov 2007 187,656 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2006 178,546 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 178,546 miles

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

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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G778 WHX is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G778 WHX, 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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G778 WHX is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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