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J218 JRL

1991 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 JRL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 127,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 116,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 116,274 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise imbalance 59% rear brakes

Advise low reading from the nearside rear handbrake and footbrake

Advise nearside wiper split

Advise repair? to brake servo hose

Advise seal missing from injector pump

Advise when the vehicle was jacked up at the rear,unable to spin wheel,brake was binding,although there was no evidence of the brake binding on the roller brake test

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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J218 JRL is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J218 JRL, 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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J218 JRL is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J218 JRL safe to buy?

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