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H749 EFE

1990 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 30998,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 EFE
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 139,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 136,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 136,014 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 131,395 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 131,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 122,325 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Both sides rear outer seat belts damaged.

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

coolant leaking from hose at rear of engine.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 122,325 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Both sides rear outer seat belts damaged.

coolant leaking from hose at rear of engine.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 114,539 miles

Drivers door mirror wobbles but still give the driver a view to the rear

Items on sheet no.393326565196 still apply

Rear brakes have a high inbalance but still increase & decrease at about the same rate.

bleed nipples on both near & offside front calipars have snapped of but do not leak

Fail 15 Jun 2005 114,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both near & off side hand brake cables are unclip from their carrier clips

nearside headlamp aim is on the top mark

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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H749 EFE is a 1990 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel 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 H749 EFE, 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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H749 EFE is a 1990 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 December 1990.

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