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H597 TUG

1990 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 TUG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 143,540 miles

front brakes 13% imbalanced

n/s/f flexible hose signs of age/beginning to perish

o/s & n/s/r inner arches corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi slightly twisted

Fail 28 Mar 2009 143,540 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes 13% imbalanced

n/s/f flexible hose signs of age/beginning to perish

o/s & n/s/r inner arches corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi slightly twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 136,454 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 136,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front brake disc's

n/s front flex. brake hose starting to perish

rear brake down on performance

Pass 9 Mar 2007 131,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 131,377 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s front seatbelt stalk button sticks

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2006 126,026 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front subframe surface corrossion

rear tyres worn inner edges

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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H597 TUG is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H597 TUG, 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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H597 TUG is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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