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J240 NBU

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 NBU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 56,104 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 54,919 miles

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to rear number plate

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes(into front flexiblke pipes)

Fail 28 May 2008 54,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on o/s and n/s front brakes

slight damage to rear number plate

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes(into front flexiblke pipes)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 51,467 miles

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

brake pads (front) getting low

slight bind on o/s and n/s front brakes

slight damage to rear wiper blade

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible brake pipes)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear wiper blade split

slight bind o/s and n/s front brakes

surface corosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe rear section

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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J240 NBU is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J240 NBU, 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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J240 NBU is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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