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G78 TOD

1989 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 TOD
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,650 miles

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

offside rear ferule slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 77,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear ferule slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,100 miles

oil leak

sllight play in steering rack

track rod ends grease covers split

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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G78 TOD is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G78 TOD, 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 G78 TOD registered?

G78 TOD is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G78 TOD safe to buy?

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