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J278 LLM

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 LLM
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper tips torn

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2010 105,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper tips torn

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,666 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 101,666 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S HEADLAMP BEAM PATTER JUST IN SPEC BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT BUT STILL FULLY SUPPORTING EXHAUST

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,007 miles

water in o/s head lamp pattern just in spec engine oil leaks oil level below max rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,841 miles

stone chip in off side head lamp lens near side head lamp beam just in spec exhaust blowing rear end just in spec

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 91,551 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 91,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

front brake pads low

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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J278 LLM is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J278 LLM, 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 J278 LLM registered?

J278 LLM is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J278 LLM safe to buy?

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