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J78 TDU

1991 Peugeot 309

Gold Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,034 mi
Last recorded69,034 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 TDU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 63,660 miles

Both rear brake backplates rusty

Slight binding of both front hubs

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight binding of both front hubs and also near side rear hub

both rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 6,311 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 6,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,957 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,957 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,202 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 61,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,002 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 58,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,792 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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J78 TDU is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Gold with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J78 TDU, 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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J78 TDU is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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