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J290 CNG

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 CNG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,670 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,212 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,310 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,484 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,848 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1] o/s rear inner lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,575 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 72,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J290 CNG is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J290 CNG, 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 J290 CNG registered?

J290 CNG is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 14 September 1991.

Is J290 CNG safe to buy?

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