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H117 FCV

1990 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,964 mi
Last recorded146,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 FCV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 146,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 144,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 137,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 133,848 miles

coolant leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2006 133,823 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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H117 FCV is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H117 FCV, 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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What year was H117 FCV registered?

H117 FCV is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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