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J542 XAW

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 XAW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,927 miles

N/s/f tyre exhibits evidence of having been run grossly underinflated.

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pipes near tank 'damp' with fuel.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,927 miles

N/s/f tyre exhibits evidence of having been run grossly underinflated.

Pipes near tank 'damp' with fuel.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 95,035 miles

Evidence of fuel leak in pipe near tank.

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,035 miles

Evidence of fuel leak in pipe near tank.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,302 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,299 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 92,459 miles

N/S park cable outer poor condition

Play on N/S rack arm

Radiator bottom hose perishing

Small imbalance in rear service brakes, O/S/R lower than N/S/R.

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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J542 XAW is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J542 XAW, 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 J542 XAW registered?

J542 XAW is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J542 XAW safe to buy?

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