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H257 COT

1990 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 COT
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 96,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inside door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,573 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,373 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight damage to N/S/F outer CV boot

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Slight damage to N/S/F outer CV boot

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,522 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill next to rear arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,522 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill next to rear arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,251 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,018 miles

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

offside rear inner sill surface corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,018 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear inner sill surface corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,701 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 55,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front outer CV boots perished.

N/S/R sill and wheel arch corroded.

Rear exhaust supported by cable ties.

Slight blow rear exhaust joint.

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,586 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 49,356 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H257 COT is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H257 COT, 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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H257 COT is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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