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G981 BRF

1989 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 30994,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 BRF
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsidr rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 126,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 126,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 122,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2009 118,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 109,779 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 109,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 105,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 101,205 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 101,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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G981 BRF is a 1989 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G981 BRF, 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 G981 BRF registered?

G981 BRF is a 1989 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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