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J199 VJB

1992 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,721 mi
Last recorded49,721 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 VJB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,721 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,871 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 43,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 43,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,991 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner Constant velocity joint, slight split in gaiter

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 42,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 42,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,325 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,828 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,817 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,416 miles

trace of grease offside front c v boot

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres getting low

both front wipers split

brake master cylinder starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,897 miles

front tyres wearing outside edges & sidewalls perishing

trace of grease o/s/f c v boot

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,223 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front brakes slightly sticky

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,543 miles

hole in o/s headlight

o/s & n/s front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

o/s & n/s rear tyres getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hole in o/s headlight

o/s & n/s front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

o/s & n/s rear tyres getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 32,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,866 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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J199 VJB is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J199 VJB, 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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J199 VJB is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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