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J863 HBK

1991 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 HBK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012
Fail 21 Nov 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 97,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 95,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 95,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in 2x rear axle

Pass 5 Jul 2008 95,566 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

play in 2x rear axle

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,562 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in 2x rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2007 156,181 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 156,181 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 152,812 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 152,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1)body damage to offside and nearside front wing panels 2)rear bumper damage 3)rear tyre size 185/60x15t, front tyre size 195/50x15v 4)idle speed and h/c levels very erractic

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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J863 HBK is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J863 HBK, 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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J863 HBK is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 December 1991.

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