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J596 UUH

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 UUH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 170,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s sill damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 170,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s sill damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2012 170,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s sill damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 168,786 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 168,786 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 166,615 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 166,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 163,822 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 163,822 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 160,678 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 160,678 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 157,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 152,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 148,691 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT RECEIVER BUTTON IS BROKEN BUT IT LOCKS AND RELEASES O.K.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 148,544 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLES ARE DETERIORATED [OUTER COVERS ARE CORRODED AND BROKEN.

THE NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT RECEIVER RELEASE BUTTON IS BROKEN.

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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J596 UUH is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J596 UUH, 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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J596 UUH is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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