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H231 FWL

1990 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 FWL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 101,569 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s handbrake cable insecure,both inner sills rusting,o/s inner wing rusting,both front indicator covers damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 96,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,784 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn right to minimum legal limit

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside inner cv boot split

offside handbrake cable insecure

offside rear trailing arm/torsion beam mounting detereorated, making noise

oil level at minimum

play in near side of steering rack

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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H231 FWL is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H231 FWL, 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 H231 FWL registered?

H231 FWL is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H231 FWL safe to buy?

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