MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 309s year 1988

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Pass percent:65.25%

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

Based on:5,211 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	325
Registration plate lamp issues	256
Headlamp aim out of alignment	237
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	228
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	196
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	143
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	122
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	116
Rear brake binding	105
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	97
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	65
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	61
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	60
Registration plate issues	59
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Rear brake application uneven	41
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	38
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	31
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Front brake application uneven	30
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	25
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Windscreen has damage	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Brake hose damaged	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	8
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	325
Registration plate lamp issues	256
Headlamp aim out of alignment	237
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	228
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	196
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	143
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	122
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	116
Rear brake binding	105
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	97
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	65
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	61
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	60
Registration plate issues	59
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Rear brake application uneven	41
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	38
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	31
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Front brake application uneven	30
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	25
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Windscreen has damage	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Brake hose damaged	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	8
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 309s year 1988

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