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F993 DNA

1988 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,491 mi
Last recorded139,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 30989,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF993 DNA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 139,491 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 139,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 138,989 miles

cv boots on drive shaft split, in need of replacement boots asap.

drivers side front and rear tyres old .

foot brake slip pad worn

front bumper near side corner insecure

near side rear mud flap insecure

near side rear play in wheel bearing

off side front door hinges worn

off side front indicator insecure

rear brakes hose ferrules showing corrosion , recommend an all round brakes inspection , traval on hand brake .service brake performance only just meeting requirements to pass .

rear gear box mounting worn / deteriorated

rear wiper rubber split

recommend head lamp aim slight adjustment on off side front lamp

strong advise oil leak requires service attention asap

wings , wheel arches , sills, and rear inner arches , showing corrosion .

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 137,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill low cost (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dirty lenes (internal) (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 135,366 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill low cost (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dirty lenes (internal) (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine slight smoking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,543 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 130,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,776 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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 127,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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 28 Mar 2012 126,444 miles

oil leak from engine rocker cover gasket

Fail 27 Mar 2012 126,443 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine rocker cover gasket

Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 124,899 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 123,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,894 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 120,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 115,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,471 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front brake slightly binding

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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F993 DNA is a 1988 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F993 DNA, 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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F993 DNA is a 1988 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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