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J991 CWY

1992 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,968 mi
Last recorded150,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 CWY
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis through inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing under bonnet marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch in multiple places marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis through inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner to outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing under bonnet marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,180 miles

Exhaust blow

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2016 149,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust blow

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,817 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 145,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler piper underneath car (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured towball (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,461 miles

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

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

n/s front lower ball joint slight wear

o/s front coil spring corroded

o/s rear and o/s front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,453 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,443 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre perished

slight play n/s rear axle trailing arm bearing

tailpipe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 141,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre perished

slight play n/s rear axle trailing arm bearing

tailpipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,749 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 122,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

signs of n/s disc having seized at some point due to red disc

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,482 miles

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

slight weep power steering ram

Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,010 miles

brake master cylinder body corrosion also corrosion to servo caseing but not effecting operation or performance of brakes

front screen small crack repair a.s.a.p.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 99,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake master cylinder body corroding also corrosion to brake servo caseing but not effecting operation or performance of brakes

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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J991 CWY is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J991 CWY, 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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J991 CWY is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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