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J761 BVO

1991 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 BVO
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,448 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 66,443 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 54,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid bracket replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,269 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 50,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,004 miles

engine bottom area oily.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 50,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine bottom area oily.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,763 miles

Central brake pipes slightly corroded

oil around engine bay area

Pass 31 May 2016 49,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,675 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,108 miles

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

front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,612 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,116 miles

front windscreen at bottom area small stone chip !!!

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front windscreen at bottom area small stone chip !!!

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,438 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,772 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,720 miles

nearside & offside front suspension coil spring corrode up ???

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracked up ????

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,588 miles

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

corosion to front springs

corosion to metal brake pipes

engine oil leaks

n/s track rod end gaiter split

slight perishing to front springs

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 67,069 miles

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

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

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

engine oil below minimum

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

rear foot brake performance slightly low

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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J761 BVO is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J761 BVO, 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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J761 BVO is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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