MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Off side rear shock very rusted casing.
Spare tyre badly cracked.
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Off side rear shock very rusted casing.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare tyre badly cracked.
advise nearside rear brake pipe incorectly routed
advise unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside
How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?
Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J278 LGL is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 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 J278 LGL, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J278 LGL registered?
J278 LGL is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 25 March 1992.
Is J278 LGL safe to buy?
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