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J553 PRU

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 PRU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 91,635 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 91,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear inner side light not working. †

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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J553 PRU is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J553 PRU, 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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What year was J553 PRU registered?

J553 PRU is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J553 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 PRU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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