MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 309s year 1987

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Pass percent:65.64%

(The average a petrol PEUGEOT 309 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:4,220 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	265
Brake pipe excessively corroded	205
Registration plate lamp issues	193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	139
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	130
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	101
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	98
Rear brake binding	79
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	70
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	63
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	59
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Registration plate issues	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	48
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	47
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Rear brake application uneven	38
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	25
Windscreen has damage	25
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	265
Brake pipe excessively corroded	205
Registration plate lamp issues	193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	139
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	130
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	101
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	98
Rear brake binding	79
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	70
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	63
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	59
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Registration plate issues	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	48
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	47
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Rear brake application uneven	38
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	25
Windscreen has damage	25
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 309s year 1987

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