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J959 JVL

1991 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 JVL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,672 miles

Main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,391 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,375 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,866 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J959 JVL is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J959 JVL, 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 J959 JVL registered?

J959 JVL is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J959 JVL safe to buy?

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