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J835 XAO

1991 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 XAO
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 126,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides rear chassis near axle mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion wing / wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,720 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,720 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking carb rubber leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,719 miles

N/S Front tyre getting low

O/S Driveshaft seal leaking

O/S Front tyre perrished

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,416 miles

Radiator Damp (Slight Weep)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,357 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,704 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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J835 XAO is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J835 XAO, 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 J835 XAO registered?

J835 XAO is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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