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J896 EPW

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,035 mi
Last recorded40,035 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 EPW
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 40,035 miles

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

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,025 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 34,025 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet corroded at front

Fail 22 May 2008 27,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 21,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 21,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet corroded around locking latche

Pass 23 May 2006 15,800 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 15,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2005 10,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 10,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside gaerbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

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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J896 EPW is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J896 EPW, 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 J896 EPW registered?

J896 EPW is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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