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K256 FWA

1992 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 FWA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,022 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

battery is not secured to battery tray

Fail 15 Feb 2017 118,022 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery is not secured to battery tray

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,710 miles

Front engine coolant is leaking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,710 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s of front bumper slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear body in luggage area

Fail 12 Mar 2015 116,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake hose slightly rubbing insecure wheel arch trim

o/s of front bumper slightly insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

some corrosion to n/s and o/s rear body in luggage area

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,499 miles

front and rear bumper corners loose. bumper brackets corroded and broken

Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear bumper corners loose. bumper brackets corroded and broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,418 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,523 miles

some weae inlower bush in os rear shockabsorber

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,287 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

main beam tell tale not working

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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K256 FWA is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K256 FWA, 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 K256 FWA registered?

K256 FWA is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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