Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel (1986)
1986 Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 608 1986 Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Peugeot 309 GRD Diesel presents a stark warning: zero vehicles in this cohort of 608 passed their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average pass rate of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of just 50, these cars are well below acceptable reliability standards for road use.
At nearly 40 years old, any surviving examples are likely showing their age significantly—the complete absence of first-time passes and zero recorded advisories suggests these vehicles may have simply failed so badly that they're no longer being presented for testing. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than a working car, and have an independent diesel specialist conduct a pre-purchase inspection covering the fuel system, gaskets, and structural rust.
We have 608 1986 Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 601 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
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