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J381 FWS

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 FWS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,285 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf seat belt clip slightly damaged but functional

windscreen washer pooly aligned but adequate

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,285 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

osf seat belt clip slightly damaged but functional

windscreen washer pooly aligned but adequate

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,213 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,849 miles

nearside and offside front outer cv gaitors perrishing

nearside brake pipe has corrosion

offside front seat belt stalk cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,849 miles

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

nearside and offside front outer cv gaitors perrishing

nearside brake pipe has corrosion

offside front seat belt stalk cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,714 miles

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,714 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 78,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,255 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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J381 FWS is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J381 FWS, 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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J381 FWS is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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