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J552 PPJ

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 PPJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,397 miles

both rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

brake master cylinder corroded

brake pipe corroded nearside front

front to rear brake pipes corroded near retaining clips

fuel pipe corroded front

interior mirror missing

offside rear suspension prescribed area difficult to inspect due to filler and paint

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,397 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

both rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

brake master cylinder corroded

brake pipe corroded nearside front

front to rear brake pipes corroded near retaining clips

fuel pipe corroded front

interior mirror missing

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear suspension prescribed area difficult to inspect due to filler and paint

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

condition and security of both front indicator lamps

condition of bth wiper blades

corrosion in both front coil springs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,148 miles

corrosion in brake pipe to both rear wheel cylinders and to rear hose and offside front hose

corrosion in nearside rear suspension a/point

security of nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,589 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,152 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 58,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre low in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 54,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 51,933 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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J552 PPJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J552 PPJ, 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.

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J552 PPJ is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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