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H978 JBW

1991 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,540 mi
Last recorded28,540 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 JBW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,540 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,540 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,485 miles

oil leaks under neath the engine sump area

Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks under neath the engine sump area

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake pad spring fouling road wheel.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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H978 JBW is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H978 JBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H978 JBW registered?

H978 JBW is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H978 JBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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