Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel (1988)
1988 Peugeot 309 Grd Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 1,857 1988 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 1988 Peugeot 309 GRD Diesel shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 1,857 vehicles tested—a complete failure to meet the UK average of 80%—which means every single example in this cohort has failed its MOT. There are no dangerous defects recorded, but the blanket failure rate is the real story here.
These cars are now 36 years old, and the data suggests they are simply too aged and worn to pass modern emission and safety standards reliably. Before considering one, have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly and budget for immediate remedial work; a 0% pass rate leaves no room for optimism.
We have 1,857 1988 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 1988 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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 1,820 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 37 | 0% | 0 |
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