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F557 WVP

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,845 mi
Last recorded60,845 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 WVP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 60,845 miles

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

corrosion offside front wheel arch not within 30cm (marked in chalk)

front number plate cracked

rear bumber insecure on offside

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,863 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 58,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 56,589 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,661 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F557 WVP is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F557 WVP, 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 F557 WVP registered?

F557 WVP is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F557 WVP safe to buy?

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