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J131 RPK

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,913 mi
Last recorded152,913 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 RPK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 152,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

ns rear seat missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 152,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

ns rear seat missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 141,875 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front wiperblades splitting

metal fuel pipes rusty and corroding

offside front outer cv boot slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2013 141,851 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insucure

both front wiper blades split

brake warning lamp on

hazard lights affect other rear lights

oil leak

slight misting of fuel around injector system

Fail 20 Feb 2013 141,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 139,979 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

body damage to the offside rear quarter and roof

fuel lines/pipes rusty and corroding

offside front outer cv gaiter perishing and cracking

small oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 137,833 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 137,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear metal fuel pipes rusty and corroded

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge of the tyre (recommend replace asap)

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 134,919 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 134,919 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 128,308 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

bodywork damage to offside rear quarter panel

coolant radiator leaking excessively

Pass 9 Jul 2008 124,174 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 122,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 122,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 120,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 120,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing low

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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J131 RPK is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 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 J131 RPK, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J131 RPK is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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