CarVerify

Free Car Check

H174 FCV

1990 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,365 mi
Last recorded113,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 FCV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 113,365 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2010 110,785 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer door handles stickey

slight deterioration on all four tyres inner and outer side walls

slight deterioration on both handbrake cables outer casing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 110,785 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer door handles stickey

slight deterioration on all four tyres inner and outer side walls

slight deterioration on both handbrake cables outer casing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,026 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

deterioration on n/s and o/s outer handbrake cables

Fail 9 Jan 2009 109,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

deterioration on n/s and o/s outer handbrake cables

Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

deterioration on both handbrake outer casings

nearside rear door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,227 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

deterioration on both handbrake outer casings

nearside rear door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 2 Jan 2007 102,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear door can not be open from inside and outside

slight binding on both front brakes

slight deterioration on both outer handbrake casings

Pass 2 Jan 2007 102,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s rear door can not be open from inside and outside

slight binding on both front brakes

slight deterioration on both outer handbrake casings

Pass 28 Nov 2005 98,311 miles

N/S track rod end rubber split, no play in joint on test.

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
Full Peugeot 309 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H174 FCV is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H174 FCV?

You can check the full history of H174 FCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H174 FCV registered?

H174 FCV is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H174 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H174 FCV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H174 FCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H174 FCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.