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H538 EGL

1990 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 EGL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 121,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 118,709 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside mirror not 100% secure

Fail 21 May 2007 118,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside mirror not 100% secure

Pass 22 May 2006 115,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to rear chassis/floor area,

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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H538 EGL is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H538 EGL, 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 H538 EGL registered?

H538 EGL is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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