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F879 DHS

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,456 mi
Last recorded30,456 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 DHS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 30,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 30,381 miles

Brake cable insecure o\s and n\s (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o\s and n\s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 29,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 28,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 28,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Nearside Front slight rubbing from brake disc when brake depressed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system blank pipe at master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has a few minor defects on it

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight distortion n/s/r tyre

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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F879 DHS is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F879 DHS, 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 F879 DHS registered?

F879 DHS is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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