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J96 DYB

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,030 mi
Last recorded190,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 DYB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 190,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 179,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offiside diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 169,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2024 169,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 162,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 155,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 151,024 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 150,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,618 miles

Drivers seatbelt buckle not original but still secure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 138,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Drivers seatbelt buckle not original but still secure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,597 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,546 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 118,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,627 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 104,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 104,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,368 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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J96 DYB is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J96 DYB, 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 J96 DYB registered?

J96 DYB is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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