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J285 UEG

1992 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 UEG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,083 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,073 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,360 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,357 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cooling fan appears not to be working

nerside front seat belt buckle cover missing

rear corners of inner sills getting corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,774 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,989 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,649 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,288 miles

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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J285 UEG is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J285 UEG, 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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J285 UEG is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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