MOT History from tests of diesel PEUGEOT 309s year 1988

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Pass percent:62.87%

(The average a diesel PEUGEOT 309 year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,395 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	84
Brake pipe excessively corroded	73
Registration plate lamp issues	73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	54
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	38
Rear brake binding	35
Registration plate issues	28
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel PEUGEOT 309s year 1988

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