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J23 RPJ

1991 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RPJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,262 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both sides behing rear bumper boot floor area's corroded and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both sides behing rear bumper boot floor area's corroded and holed

Pass 31 Jan 2014 192,955 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter securing clip missing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 192,951 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter securing clip missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 180,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 180,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 184,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 184,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 170,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 170,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 170,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMPS OPERATE IN REVERSE,DIP BEAM IS MAIN AND MAIN IS DIP.

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ON TRAILING ARMS VERY CLOSE TO INSIDE WALL OF TYRES.

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP STAYS ON AFTER SWITCHING OFF.

SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 166,475 miles

BRAKE FLEX HOSES INSECURELY MOUNTED AT VARIOUS POINTS---- N/S/F AND O/S/F. NEARSIDE REAR AT CALIPER OFFSIDE REAR AT CALIPER NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR AT AXLE BEAM NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX RUBBING BADLY ON ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK VARIOUS ENGINE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension sometimes has limited travel.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension sometimes has limited travel.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 139,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 136,921 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 136,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

near side front side light loose

near side rear wheel bearing loose

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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J23 RPJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J23 RPJ, 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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J23 RPJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 December 1991.

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