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G971 DDU

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,625 mi
Last recorded38,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 DDU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OUT OF POSITION. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 38,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OUT OF POSITION. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded all on limit except n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake bind when turned backwards

Offside Rear shock lower bush moving out of shock

Fail 16 Aug 2024 38,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded all on limit except n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake bind when turned backwards

Offside Rear shock lower bush moving out of shock

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,872 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade split.

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,190 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,190 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,436 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 35,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,268 miles

Front tyres worn on edge. (Tracking)

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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G971 DDU is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G971 DDU, 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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G971 DDU is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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