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J497 SPJ

1992 Peugeot 309

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,407 mi
Last recorded111,407 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 SPJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 108,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 105,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 105,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 97,264 miles

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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J497 SPJ is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J497 SPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J497 SPJ registered?

J497 SPJ is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J497 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 SPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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