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F144 SDU

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,600 miles

underside welded but underside in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2006 81,598 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside getting rusty and weak

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 SDU is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F144 SDU, 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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What year was F144 SDU registered?

F144 SDU is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F144 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F144 SDU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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