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J724 XPU

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

184,494 mi
Last recorded184,494 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ724 XPU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 184,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear brake performance could be better

offside rear hub bearing slightly rough

Fail 1 Nov 2012 184,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear brake performance could be better

offside rear hub bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Nov 2011 171,437 miles

Brake discs in a poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in near side rack inner ball joint not giving excessive play at the wheel

Suspect engine mountings are faulty

Track control arm bushes in a poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 171,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs in a poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in near side rack inner ball joint not giving excessive play at the wheel

Track control arm bushes in a poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 164,365 miles

discs in poor condition

front no plate in poor condition

n/s front to rear brake pipe looks rusty

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/sf brake hose slightly twisted

play in n/s track rod inner ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2010 164,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

c/l 117718

Pass 13 Aug 2009 160,521 miles

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

both front shock absorbers are damp

handbrake travel

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 3 Aug 2009 160,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front shock absorbers are damp

handbrake travel

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2008 148,914 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 148,914 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,145 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 141,136 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 130,716 miles

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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J724 XPU is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J724 XPU, 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 J724 XPU registered?

J724 XPU is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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