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J201 EMB

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,575 mi
Last recorded173,575 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 EMB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 173,575 miles

front brake hoses perished

offside front tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 166,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 159,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 150,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 150,568 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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J201 EMB is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J201 EMB, 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 J201 EMB registered?

J201 EMB is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J201 EMB safe to buy?

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