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F501 PUU

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 PUU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,324 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 57,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear all coated in materials (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 55,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure both jubilee clips missing on hose in offside rear wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Fail 31 May 2023 55,885 miles

Fuel hose insecure both jubilee clips missing on hose in offside rear wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,314 miles

General age related surface corrosion under car.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 52,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general age related corrosion under car

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,280 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 49,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,561 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 46,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 45,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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F501 PUU is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F501 PUU, 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 F501 PUU registered?

F501 PUU is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F501 PUU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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