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F398 FHR

1988 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,832 mi
Last recorded101,832 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 FHR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,832 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 101,832 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2006 101,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hc emissions high on tick over ok when rev'd at 2500rpm

offside front brake staying on but not affecting brake performance

Pass 22 Aug 2005 101,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2005 101,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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F398 FHR is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F398 FHR, 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 F398 FHR registered?

F398 FHR is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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