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J79 OVY

1991 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,192 mi
Last recorded169,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 OVY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 169,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 167,369 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 167,369 miles

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

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

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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J79 OVY is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J79 OVY, 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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What year was J79 OVY registered?

J79 OVY is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is J79 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 OVY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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