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G810 VRV

1989 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG810 VRV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 81,292 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 76,946 miles

o/s rear light lense cracked

Fail 22 May 2009 76,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

o/s rear door handle missing

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 20 May 2008 73,080 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front and o/s rear wings damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 67,784 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 67,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters very badly perished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,428 miles

as per previous advisories

Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,428 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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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G810 VRV is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G810 VRV, 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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G810 VRV is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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