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J401 RPE

1992 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,008 mi
Last recorded33,008 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 RPE
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,008 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door heavily damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front lower valance heavily corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,733 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

front valance heavily corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under body areas

Fail 8 Nov 2017 32,733 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

front valance heavily corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under body areas

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,444 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lamp unit becoming loose

Nearside Front tyre age related cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake beginning to bind

Nearside Rear door heavily damaged

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre age related cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

front lower cross member corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,183 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre age related cracking

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre age related cracking

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

front lower cross member heavily corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

sump pan corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 32,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre age related cracking

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

front lower cross member heavily corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

sump pan corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

delay in brake peddal releasing

front wipers smearing

small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight seeping of grease from offside outter drive shaft gaiter no hole found

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,453 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight seeping of grease from Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter. gaiter is not split.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 30,453 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Slight seeping of grease from Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter. gaiter is not split.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,022 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

offside front outter cv gaiter grease around it but no leaks or holes found

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,301 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,958 miles

spare tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2007 28,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 28,663 miles

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,337 miles

all 4 tyres side walls badly cracked no cord showing

Fail 16 Nov 2005 28,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

all 4 tyres side walls badly cracked no cord showing

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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J401 RPE is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J401 RPE, 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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J401 RPE is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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