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H543 HLU

1991 Peugeot 309

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 HLU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 113,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2021 113,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,545 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 112,545 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 109,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2018 109,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes in general (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,495 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lights (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both brakes (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes in general (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,239 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 82,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 74,371 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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H543 HLU is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H543 HLU, 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 H543 HLU registered?

H543 HLU is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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