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F261 JWV

1988 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 JWV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 105,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 101,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 98,325 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

radiator stained and deteriorated

rear seatbelt mounts slightly corroded

spare tyre u/s

Fail 11 May 2007 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

radiator stained and deteriorated

rear seatbelts mounts slightly corroded

spare tyre u/s

Pass 22 Apr 2006 94,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 90,916 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISED = SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

ENGINE HAS A MISFIRE UNDER LOAD

FOOT BRAKE HAS ALOT OF TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

RADS ROTTEN AND STAINED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 29 Apr 2005 90,913 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED + SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

FOOT BRAKE HAS ALOT OF TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

O/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

RADS ROTTEN AND STAINED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SPARE TYRES FLAT

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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F261 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F261 JWV, 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 F261 JWV registered?

F261 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F261 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F261 JWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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