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F679 DEC

1988 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,164 mi
Last recorded199,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 DEC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 199,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 190,426 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

rear boot floor corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 24 Mar 2010 190,426 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear boot floor corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 183,111 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 182,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2007 174,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 164,104 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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F679 DEC 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 71.4%.

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 F679 DEC, 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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F679 DEC is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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