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Peugeot 309

Beige · Diesel · 1992 · 1,769 cc

J478 GFGMOT history

J478 GFG is a beige diesel Peugeot 309 first used on 24 Feb 1992. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
151,518 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 GFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
309
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
24 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 GFG was last recorded at 151,518 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2009: 123,349 miles, lower than 213,309 miles on 12 Aug 2008.
  • 7 Oct 2014: 137,935 miles, lower than 143,487 miles on 4 Nov 2013.
  • 1 Mar 2016: 151,318 miles, lower than 151,518 miles on 27 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,518 miles · 13 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 151,518 miles
  • 2018 – 151,518 miles
  • 2017 – 151,518 miles
  • 2016 – 151,318 miles
  • 2015 – 151,518 miles
  • 2014 – 137,935 miles
  • 2013 – 143,487 miles
  • 2012 – 135,136 miles
  • 2011 – 132,228 miles
  • 2010 – 123,349 miles
  • 2009 – 123,349 miles
  • 2008 – 213,309 miles
  • 2007 – 119,705 miles
  • 2006 – 110,560 miles
  • 2005 – 108,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    470391393663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,518 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    430000457072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Fail151,518 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    632141345982
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Pass151,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    155169545476
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  5. Fail151,518 miles (+200)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    908617328905
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass151,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,318 miles
    Test number
    667556334137
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  7. Fail151,318 miles (-200)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,318 miles
    Test number
    486478800568
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail151,518 miles (+13,583)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    873224046404
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass137,935 miles (-5,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,935 miles
    Test number
    315080384219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,487 miles (+8,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,487 miles
    Test number
    196108703379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass135,136 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,136 miles
    Test number
    766301852244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,617 miles (+2,389)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,617 miles
    Test number
    259100032284
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass132,228 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,228 miles
    Test number
    948166551283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,219 miles (+8,870)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    407152351255
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspect rear axle bushes worn

  15. Pass123,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    382569920202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    850846749254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail123,349 miles (-89,960)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    860515949247
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass213,309 miles (+93,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    213,309 miles
    Test number
    314945828260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,705 miles (+9,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    119,705 miles
    Test number
    763645227365
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes

  20. Pass110,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    342255606340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,560 miles (+2,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    313319396444
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass108,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    108,418 miles
    Test number
    781118205399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J478 GFG

Does J478 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J478 GFG expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J478 GFG?
The MOT on J478 GFG expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J478 GFG done?
J478 GFG was recorded at 151,518 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has J478 GFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 GFG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on J478 GFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J478 GFG find?
J478 GFG passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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