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K223 YVS

1993 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,166 mi
Last recorded141,166 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 YVS
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Dec 2012 141,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Dec 2012 141,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,270 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 138,269 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 133,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 133,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 129,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2009 129,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 122,581 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 118,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 118,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 114,375 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 114,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 109,455 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 109,455 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K223 YVS is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K223 YVS, 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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K223 YVS is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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