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H49 EGS

1990 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 EGS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,380 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 138,378 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 138,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system suspected hose/ caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track control arm bushes heavily deteriorated but no play detected

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under bonnet slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount/ wheel arch area. under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,339 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,332 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 136,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 136,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 135,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 132,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 124,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,414 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 109,057 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre underinflated, ( flat)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,084 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 103,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,048 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,670 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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H49 EGS is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H49 EGS, 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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H49 EGS is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 October 1990.

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