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J284 BYD

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 BYD
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,724 miles

Slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Ofside front brake slight binding

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Ofside front brake slight binding

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,329 miles

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

Offside front brake slight binding

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,401 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,859 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J284 BYD is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J284 BYD, 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 J284 BYD registered?

J284 BYD is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J284 BYD safe to buy?

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