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H989 JBW

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 JBW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 92,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.3% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Doesn't clip in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,082 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,958 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,924 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,734 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 78,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,385 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,803 miles

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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H989 JBW is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H989 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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H989 JBW is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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