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H225 ELK

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,417 mi
Last recorded106,417 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH225 ELK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 106,417 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 106,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,772 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses cracking

front screen wash weak

Fail 26 Sep 2006 91,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses cracking.

both front drive shafts noisy

front screen wash weak.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 84,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 84,474 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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H225 ELK is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H225 ELK, 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 H225 ELK registered?

H225 ELK is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H225 ELK safe to buy?

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