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G811 FVP

1989 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,576 mi
Last recorded158,576 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG811 FVP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,576 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 158,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 156,067 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 156,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 142,038 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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G811 FVP is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc 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 G811 FVP, 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 G811 FVP registered?

G811 FVP is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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