1989 Peugeot 309 1.3L Petrol · F388 SKV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend over the last several years. Following the most recent test in September 2025 at 57,505 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This continues a period of clean passes dating back to 2020, indicating that previous mechanical and structural issues identified in earlier years have been addressed and the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard. At 37 years of age, the recorded mileage of 57,505 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 1,554 miles per year. The data shows very consistent usage patterns, for example, only 382 miles were covered between September 2024 and September 2025. While low mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests suggest the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often increases the risk of age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown regardless of the distance travelled. A physical inspection should focus on the components that have historically shown vulnerability on this example. The record highlights recurring issues with suspension ball joints and track rod ends between 2016 and 2019, so a thorough check of the front suspension geometry is necessary to ensure no new play has developed. Additionally, the 2014 failure revealed corroded brake pipes and leaking shock absorbers; while these have since passed subsequent tests, a buyer should verify that the brake lines remain free of structural corrosion and that the dampers absorbers show no signs of renewed oil weeping.