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H493 WAP

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,824 mi
Last recorded167,824 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 WAP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 167,824 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 167,824 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 163,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 163,731 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 159,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 159,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 155,294 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 155,294 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 151,260 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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H493 WAP is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H493 WAP, 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 H493 WAP registered?

H493 WAP is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H493 WAP safe to buy?

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