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J98 JVL

1991 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,580 mi
Last recorded210,580 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 JVL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 210,580 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 198,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box poor condition and slight blow (7.1.2)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 185,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 173,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 162,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 162,622 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,484 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 145,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 145,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 110,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 110,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 109,861 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

n/s/f mud flap insecure

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,594 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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J98 JVL is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J98 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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J98 JVL is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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