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J355 DHV

1992 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 DHV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,121 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 133,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,564 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 126,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,193 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 120,193 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear footbrake readings low

Pass 31 Jan 2009 113,985 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front top suspension mounts corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front door pillar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,985 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front top suspension mounts corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front door pillar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 107,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 107,504 miles

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

corrosion areas underneath vehicle

dampness around steering rack

n/s/f anti roll bar link is worn

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f indicator requires attention

suspect slight damage to o/s/f flexi brake hose

Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 106,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

engine smokey

offside front foglamp lens damaged

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 104,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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J355 DHV is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J355 DHV, 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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What year was J355 DHV registered?

J355 DHV is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J355 DHV safe to buy?

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