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J870 PWK

1991 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 PWK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,256 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,710 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 84,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,094 miles

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

N/S/Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,352 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,731 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,731 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

OFFSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,345 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 67,166 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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J870 PWK is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J870 PWK, 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 J870 PWK registered?

J870 PWK is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J870 PWK safe to buy?

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