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H256 FRW

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 FRW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,578 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 130,425 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,389 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs wearing thin

oil leak

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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H256 FRW is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H256 FRW, 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 H256 FRW registered?

H256 FRW is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H256 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H256 FRW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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