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F540 TBE

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 TBE
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,612 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 98,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,603 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,877 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 88,877 miles

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

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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F540 TBE is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red 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 F540 TBE, 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 F540 TBE registered?

F540 TBE is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F540 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 TBE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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