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J59 JTL

1991 Peugeot 309

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,714 mi
Last recorded95,714 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 JTL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to b pillar nearside

underbody corrosion all areas

serious fault with offside rear shock absorber appears to be locked in one position make driving the vehicle dangerous

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,208 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

tested in wet conditions

underbody, suspention etc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,880 miles

corrosion to areas of underbody

Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,880 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to areas of underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside rear door outer handle has to be manualy pushed down to close / please lubricate

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside rear door outer handle has to be manualy pushed down to close / please lubricate

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,694 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

both front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear brake effort poor indicating possible brake fault

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear of body shell

Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear brake effort poor indicating possible brake fault

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes which have been greased / replacement recomended

surface corrosion to rear of bodyshell

Pass 3 Oct 2005 78,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 78,816 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

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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J59 JTL is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 J59 JTL, 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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J59 JTL is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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