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F544 SMF

1988 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,508 mi
Last recorded180,508 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 SMF
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 180,508 miles

ignition switch sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 172,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

ignition switch faulty

offside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 168,349 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2010 163,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills showing corrosion

front brake discs worn corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear bumper bracket missing

spare wheel carrier missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 163,046 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills showing corrosion

front brake discs worn corroded

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel high

nearside rear bumper bracket missing

spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 161,375 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2009 161,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 160,967 miles

front number plate cracked

slight blow downpipe

Pass 11 Aug 2007 160,467 miles

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

front pads look low

Pass 12 Aug 2006 109,646 miles

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 108,946 miles

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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F544 SMF is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F544 SMF, 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 F544 SMF registered?

F544 SMF is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F544 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F544 SMF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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