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F551 BYD

1988 Peugeot 309

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 BYD
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,334 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

diffierent size tyres on rear axle to front axle

Fail 6 Dec 2010 85,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

diffierent size tyres on rear axle to front axle

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,744 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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F551 BYD is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F551 BYD, 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 F551 BYD registered?

F551 BYD is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F551 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F551 BYD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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