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J781 EGT

1992 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,663 mi
Last recorded45,663 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 EGT
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 45,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 42,258 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,456 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 40,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticking in open position not allowing door to latch to lock when shut (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to rear net to fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,171 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch very noisy

Pass 14 May 2015 39,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,056 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,056 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2013 34,638 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,638 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 30,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 27,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,320 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 23,319 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,743 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 8,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 8,856 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o\s handbrake cable worn

Pass 4 May 2006 3,871 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 3,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

clonk from n\s front on reverseing and brakeing †slowly intermitantly

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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J781 EGT is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 J781 EGT, 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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J781 EGT is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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