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J433 PEW

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,973 mi
Last recorded143,973 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 PEW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

driver's seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside front and rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished

rear sill repairs heavily undersealed but appear to be satisfactory

Fail 4 Nov 2013 143,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

driver's seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside front and rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 141,385 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 141,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,700 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion affecting offside rear door shut, outer sill and inner wing

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 138,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion affecting offside rear door shut, outer sill and inner wing

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 136,177 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 136,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion affecting offside rear inner wing

corrosion affecting tow bar assy

Fail 9 Nov 2009 133,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion affecting offside rear inner wing

corrosion affecting tow bar assy

Pass 14 Nov 2008 131,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 131,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 127,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 122,382 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 122,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J433 PEW is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J433 PEW, 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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J433 PEW is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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