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F543 MPC

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 MPC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2006 138,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Corrosion appearing on offside rear outer wing.

Engine oil level low.

Nearside rear hand brake outer cable in poor condition.

Nearside rear seat belt stalk button slightly sticky to release

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Oil filler cap missing.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Various engine oil leaks.

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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F543 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F543 MPC, 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 F543 MPC registered?

F543 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F543 MPC safe to buy?

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