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F161 FSS

1988 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 FSS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,985 miles

Front Front fog lights not working, both sides

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,711 miles

Front both front fog lamps not working

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

clutch pedal bite very high

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,564 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,382 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 66,662 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,022 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F161 FSS is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F161 FSS, 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 F161 FSS registered?

F161 FSS is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F161 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 FSS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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