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H247 VCL

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,981 mi
Last recorded174,981 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 VCL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 174,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 174,948 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting across axle and by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 174,605 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 173,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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H247 VCL is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H247 VCL, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H247 VCL is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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