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J889 FGJ

1992 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,372 mi
Last recorded171,372 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 FGJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 171,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 157,224 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre is low on tread

Rear exhaust is corroded

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded, Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 157,224 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front tyre is low on tread

Rear exhaust is corroded

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded, Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 151,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 145,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 140,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,380 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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J889 FGJ is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J889 FGJ, 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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What year was J889 FGJ registered?

J889 FGJ is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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