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J355 RAV

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,703 mi
Last recorded165,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 RAV
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 165,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Axle beam distorted Poss due to seized shock.? (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND Nearside rear inner sill risers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres JUST LEGAL.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 163,255 miles

Battery has movement.

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Both rear inner sill risers corroding next to fuel tank..

Both rear outer sills bubbling near rear suspension mount.

exhaust holed after rear silencer.

n/s/f tyre very low.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 160,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes coated in grease

steering slightly tight

Pass 8 Jul 2014 157,286 miles

steering is slightly tight

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 8 Jul 2014 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

steering is slightly tight

Pass 9 Jul 2013 155,253 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise that the front to rear brake pipes are corroded

advise that the nsf brake is sticking slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2013 155,253 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise that the front to rear brake pipes are corroded

advise that the nsf brake is sticking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 153,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 150,976 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly., and rear brakes.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 148,191 miles

advise: both rear wheel bearing noises

Pass 14 Jul 2009 143,370 miles

advise: rear tyres perishing.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 143,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise: rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 138,003 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,398 miles

advise: slight vibration on front brakes.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,976 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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J355 RAV is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J355 RAV, 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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J355 RAV is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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