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J45 RPG

1992 Peugeot 309

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 RPG
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,709 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,107 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

possible offside rear wheelbearing noisy

wipers not self parking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,857 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,851 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

possible engine overheating(temp guage high)

power sterring rack fitted to none power steering vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,314 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

hand brake cables fitted in retainers but no clips fitted

off side front anti roll bar link gater split

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight coolant

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,314 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes slightly corroded

hand brake cables fitted in retainers but no clips fitted

off side front anti roll bar link gater split

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight coolant

Pass 5 May 2009 92,280 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 92,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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J45 RPG is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J45 RPG, 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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J45 RPG is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 February 1992.

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