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F144 KPU

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,291 mi
Last recorded153,291 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 KPU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 153,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear either side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 153,290 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe/s (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake hose cross threaded in to brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear either side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 153,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 153,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,944 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 148,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 148,643 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,037 miles

O/s headlight deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2013 146,037 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s headlight deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2012 143,082 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 143,082 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 139,980 miles

Play in steering

Pass 4 Nov 2010 136,604 miles

Play in steering rack side rods

Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,001 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear metal brake pipe deteriorating

Slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,888 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexy slightly split.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2007 124,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexy slightly split.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 123,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 117,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 112,667 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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F144 KPU is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,500 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 F144 KPU, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F144 KPU is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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