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Peugeot 309 XS (1987)

972 real MOT outcomes analysed

1987 Peugeot 309 XS

CarHunch has 972 1987 Peugeot 309 XS vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Peugeot 309 XS doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Peugeot vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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The 1987 Peugeot 309 XS falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database that underpins this analysis, so no reliable pass rates or defect statistics are available for this cohort. At nearly 40 years old, any surviving examples are genuinely rare and likely to be cherished classics or barn finds rather than regular road cars. If you're considering one, focus on hands-on inspection of rust, electrics, and trim condition rather than MOT history—most vehicles this age either haven't been tested recently or exist in limited numbers that don't generate meaningful statistical patterns.

For practical purposes, assume any 1987 309 XS on the road today has been kept by an enthusiast or specialist; mainstream servicing knowledge and parts availability will be limited, so budget for specialist Peugeot repair costs and source a pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with French cars of this era rather than relying on MOT data alone.

MOT statistics not available

We have 972 1987 Peugeot 309 XS vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1987 Peugeot 309 XS

Based on MOT data from 972 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,420 Peugeot 309 XS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 22.4%
318
White 21.8%
310
Grey 16.8%
238
Silver 14.6%
207
Blue 13.6%
193
Black 10.4%
148
Green 0.4%
6
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