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J446 VAR

1991 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 VAR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 115,880 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,869 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 113,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 113,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 109,007 miles

offside rear door does not open

Fail 23 Nov 2006 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake fluid low

offside rear door handle not working

Pass 24 Nov 2005 103,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 103,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J446 VAR is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J446 VAR, 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 J446 VAR registered?

J446 VAR is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 September 1991.

Is J446 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J446 VAR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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