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F864 XLV

1988 Peugeot 309

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 XLV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,289 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 130,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,164 miles

Front Crossmember Corroded.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and Nearside Sills Corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,937 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 125,937 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 123,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 121,406 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 121,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 119,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,822 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,273 miles

Hub caps fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hub caps fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 111,801 miles

2 hub caps fitted rear b post corroded n/s corrosion to both rear outer sills req att soon hand brake req att soon

Fail 20 Jan 2009 111,801 miles

2 hub caps fitted rear b post corroded n/s corrosion to both rear outer sills req att soon hand brake req att soon

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 109,200 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 106,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

front brakes stiff / slight binding

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front brake pad's wearing low on the near side front

Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake pad's wearing low on the near side front

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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F864 XLV is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F864 XLV, 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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F864 XLV is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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