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H231 PCL

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 PCL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 138,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

body damage o/s

n/s floor split

n/s outer h/b cable split

o/s rear seat base insecre

Fail 28 Dec 2007 138,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

body damage o/s

n/s floor split

n/s outer h/b cable split

o/s rear seat base insecre

Pass 19 Dec 2006 133,551 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 133,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 129,029 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 129,029 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 PCL is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PCL, 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 PCL registered?

H231 PCL is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 August 1990.

Is H231 PCL safe to buy?

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