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H446 WYA

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH446 WYA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 99,902 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired suspension arm sized (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached rear bumper hanging down (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 97,691 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole in rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole in rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 96,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just legible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated floor mounting slightly insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

crack in front number plate

crack in rear number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall

corrosion in nearside rear sill

cracks in front and rear number plates

front brakes slightly binding

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,025 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall

corrosion in nearside rear sill

cracks in front and rear number plates

front brakes slightly binding

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,579 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,961 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,347 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 85,262 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight roughness in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,277 miles

oil leak

rear no.plate damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,273 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

high hand brake travel

oil leak

rear no.plate damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,086 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,086 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 71,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 71,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,663 miles

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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H446 WYA is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 H446 WYA, 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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H446 WYA is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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