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J479 AYC

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,484 mi
Last recorded141,484 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 AYC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,484 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 141,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 114,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,576 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,576 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside 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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J479 AYC is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J479 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J479 AYC registered?

J479 AYC is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J479 AYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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