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J591 PTA

1992 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ591 PTA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre manufactured 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre manufactured 2013

Offside Front Tyre manufactured 2013

Offside Rear Tyre manufactured 2017

Fail 11 Jun 2026 86,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre manufactured 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre manufactured 2013

Offside Front Tyre manufactured 2013

Offside Rear Tyre manufactured 2017

Pass 3 May 2025 86,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 88,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,919 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,520 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,272 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,272 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,768 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,672 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 68,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 65,896 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,783 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 58,804 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 58,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J591 PTA is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J591 PTA, 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 J591 PTA registered?

J591 PTA is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J591 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J591 PTA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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