Peugeot 309 Srd Diesel (1989)
1989 Peugeot 309 Srd Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 351 1989 Peugeot 309 Srd Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 351 vehicles analysed failed its MOT on first attempt — a 0% pass rate that is catastrophically worse than the UK average of 80%, and diesel models fared no better at 0%. This is not a reliability concern; it's a data anomaly suggesting these vehicles are either no longer roadworthy, have been taken off the road entirely, or the MOT records are incomplete.
At 35 years old, any 1989 Peugeot 309 you encounter is likely a cherished restoration project or a non-runner, not a practical everyday car. If you're genuinely considering one, assume a full mechanical inspection by a diesel specialist is non-negotiable — the zero pass rate tells you nothing useful about what you'd actually need to fix.
We have 351 1989 Peugeot 309 Srd 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 1989 Peugeot 309 Srd 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 (99%) | 347 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
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