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F431 RDE

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 RDE
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 157,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 153,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 153,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 148,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 148,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F431 RDE is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F431 RDE, 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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F431 RDE is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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