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K255 BWL

1993 Peugeot 309

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

163,569 mi
Last recorded163,569 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 BWL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 163,569 miles

as per vt32 issued 16.09 17/08/2007

Fail 17 Aug 2007 163,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both headlamp lenses damadged

both outer handbrake cables split

brake pipes corroded

drag on n/s/f wheel

o/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damadged

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Mar 2007 163,007 miles

as per vt32 issued 16.36 27/02/2007

Fail 27 Feb 2007 163,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both outer handbrke cables split

drag on n/s/f wheel

f/brake discs deterited

fuel pump damp(no visable leak)

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2007 163,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 161,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 161,982 miles

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

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

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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K255 BWL is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K255 BWL, 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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K255 BWL is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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