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J63 MVS

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

354,661 mi
Last recorded354,661 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ63 MVS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 354,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

hand brake lever feels dry

o/s head light glass cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2010 354,661 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever feels dry

o/s head light glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2009 340,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 340,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 250,497 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake feels dry

o/s head light glass cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 6 Nov 2008 249,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under cover loose

hand brake feels dry

o/s head light glass cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2007 120,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in o/s headlight glass

Fail 26 Oct 2007 120,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in o/s headlight glass

n/s hand brake cable outer cover split

Pass 18 Nov 2006 97,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 86,369 miles

look as the original advisory notice

Fail 15 Nov 2005 83,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front brakes out of balance

advise hand brake cables poor poor condition

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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J63 MVS is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J63 MVS, 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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J63 MVS is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 September 1991.

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