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K381 BBL

1992 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,836 mi
Last recorded161,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 BBL
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 161,836 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 161,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 152,969 miles

Radiator appears to be leaking

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 152,784 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Radiator appears to be leaking

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 144,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s inner cv boot is split

Fail 14 Nov 2008 144,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s inner cv boot is split

Pass 21 Nov 2007 137,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 137,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 136,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

very little servo assistance

Fail 9 Oct 2007 136,200 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 135,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 128,323 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 127,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 119,355 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 119,355 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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K381 BBL is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K381 BBL, 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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K381 BBL is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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