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J178 PPF

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 PPF
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,147 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusted thin

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has been heavily repaired

n/s parking brake low on efficiency

rear seats and seat belt stalks removed

Fail 29 May 2026 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusted thin

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has been heavily repaired

n/s parking brake low on efficiency

Fail 16 Apr 2026 74,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all main line brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front on n/s of bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusted thin

exhaust has been heavily repaired

rear seats and seat belt stalks removed

Fail 19 Jul 2024 74,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Fog lamps staying on, switch faulty (4.5.3 (a))

Low effort on rear service brakes, near and off side

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch tub

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 710,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 698,961 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front crossmember and front subframe in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,298 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear brake pipe cleaned and painted over

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2008 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,469 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches in a very rusty condition.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner wheelarches very rusty

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 4 Aug 2006 657,913 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both handbrake cables in a poorcondition.

n/s/r inner sill in a rusty condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 646,870 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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J178 PPF is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J178 PPF, 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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J178 PPF is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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