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J302 PPA

1991 Peugeot 309

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

233,486 mi
Last recorded233,486 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 PPA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 233,486 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tight . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 218,290 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 217,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 217,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 200,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 188,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 90,180 miles

brake flexi pipes starting to perish

general corrosion to underside car

rear brake effort slightly down

welding repairs well cover on rear both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,502 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 88,492 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel on ramp (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate on ramp (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light fluctuation with indicator on (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light fluctuates with indicater (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in rear arm bushing

light misting of oil to engine

offside mirror glass cracked but not effecting the view

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,830 miles

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

corrosion starting both rear inner door sills

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,480 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S & O/S Sill closing panels corroding

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

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall perishing

Parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2015 83,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S & O/S Sill closing panels corroding

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

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall perishing

Parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,856 miles

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

under body componants showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,707 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,439 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,086 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,824 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,977 miles

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

corrosion surfacing on rear suspension components.

Pass 31 May 2007 69,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 66,317 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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J302 PPA is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J302 PPA, 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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J302 PPA is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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