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J229 USG

1991 Peugeot 309

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 USG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 131,448 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 131,434 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r indecator part tapped

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s/r radius arm

Pass 8 Nov 2005 123,150 miles

corrosion to both sills

slight bind at rear brakes

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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J229 USG is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J229 USG, 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 J229 USG registered?

J229 USG is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J229 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 USG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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