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K242 RLA

1993 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,596 mi
Last recorded60,596 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 RLA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,596 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear fuel hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,593 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front pads cannot be seen

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,705 miles

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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K242 RLA is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K242 RLA, 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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What year was K242 RLA registered?

K242 RLA is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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