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J404 FAH

1992 Peugeot 309

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 FAH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 43,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,790 miles

wipers working slow

Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

wipers working slow

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,129 miles

Both headlights yellow tinged

Oil leak engine / diff area

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,129 miles

Both headlights yellow tinged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine / diff area

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,728 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 38,645 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 34,175 miles

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

engine over filled with oil †washer bottle insecure †stone chip in screen †engine noisy †slight oil leaks †previous repairs carried out to sills/wheel arches

slight leak from powered steering †slight play in steering system †all steel brake pipes slightly corroded †rear brake pads wearing low †front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 22,766 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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J404 FAH is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J404 FAH, 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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J404 FAH is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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