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F153 AHB

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 AHB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,930 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,939 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,939 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 71,939 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,939 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F153 AHB is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F153 AHB, 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 F153 AHB registered?

F153 AHB is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F153 AHB safe to buy?

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