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J890 OFC

1991 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,086 mi
Last recorded178,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 OFC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 178,086 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 176,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 176,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 175,267 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 173,731 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 173,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 172,249 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 172,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 170,785 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 170,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 169,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 169,144 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J890 OFC is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J890 OFC, 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 J890 OFC registered?

J890 OFC is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 3 December 1991.

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