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J178 NKL

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,930 mi
Last recorded135,930 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 NKL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2009 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2008 130,422 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear radius arm end bearing slightly worn,offside rear suspension action slightly detiorated

Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,035 miles

both sides front wipers slightly worn

offside front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil spray underside

Pass 24 Aug 2005 124,843 miles

advise b oth back plats onrear brakes getting rustey treat rust or replace

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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J178 NKL is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J178 NKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J178 NKL registered?

J178 NKL is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J178 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 NKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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