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J872 TMO

1992 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 TMO
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 127,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2025 126,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 122,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 122,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 119,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 119,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 115,955 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 115,624 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 112,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,472 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 107,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheelarch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheelarch area behind fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil around engine

rear tyres perished and low on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2018 102,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2017 98,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside handbrake performance low, needs attention

rear exhaust silencer corroded

very slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint, needs attention

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,597 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,539 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2014 74,522 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,560 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,560 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,257 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,616 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,616 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,905 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 60,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,349 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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J872 TMO is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 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 J872 TMO, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J872 TMO is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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