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J480 NFH

1992 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,074 mi
Last recorded170,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 NFH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 170,074 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 157,010 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 157,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 144,249 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 121,042 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 117,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 111,591 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 111,591 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J480 NFH is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J480 NFH, 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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What year was J480 NFH registered?

J480 NFH is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J480 NFH safe to buy?

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