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J423 PLJ

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,337 mi
Last recorded46,337 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 PLJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,337 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 46,337 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 35,896 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front indicator cover missing

o/s rear lens slight damage

radiator warning light stay on

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,662 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside rear handbrake cable split

passenger front seat belt retainer plastic part of button missing but fully operational

slight crack in offside rear light cluster

steering rack slightly damp

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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J423 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J423 PLJ, 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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What year was J423 PLJ registered?

J423 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 September 1991.

Is J423 PLJ safe to buy?

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