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H447 DBB

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,648 mi
Last recorded113,648 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 DBB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,648 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front passenger seat removed seatbelt not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,930 miles

Oil leak

front passenger seat removed nearside front seatbelt not tested

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 112,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe fitting kit required slightly blowing

front passenger seat removed nearside front seatbelt not tested

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low

nearside front seatbelt not tested

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,012 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low

nearside front seatbelt not tested

Pass 30 Dec 2010 110,705 miles

front passenger seat been removed seatbelt not tested

Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,698 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion on rear of vehicle around bumper mounts

n/s/f seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,519 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion around rear underside of car

Pass 29 Sep 2008 108,404 miles

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 104,826 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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H447 DBB is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H447 DBB, 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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What year was H447 DBB registered?

H447 DBB is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 February 1991.

Is H447 DBB safe to buy?

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