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K179 GWK

1993 Peugeot 309

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,044 mi
Last recorded140,044 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 GWK
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,044 miles

nearside rear sill holed

Fail 1 Mar 2018 140,044 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear sill holed

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,044 miles

both rear discs rusty

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2015 140,044 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs rusty

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 138,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 131,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 125,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 117,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 108,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 108,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,394 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All 4 discs rusty

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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K179 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,310 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 K179 GWK, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K179 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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