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Peugeot 309 MOT Results

66.3% pass rate
from 166 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 309 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Cable
        • 0.60% fail on Lever
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 13% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.60% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 0.60% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Bumpers (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.60% fail on Catch
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.60% fail on Condition
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment