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K579 TKP

1993 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,893 mi
Last recorded67,893 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 TKP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,893 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

spare tyre appears under-inflated

water ingress from sunroof seal area

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic surround missing

spare tyre appears under-inflated

water ingress from sunroof seal area

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

difficult engaging automatic box into neutral gear

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to routing over fuel tank

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 61,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,401 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,650 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

hand brake lever has reduced free travel

n/s/f seat belt clasp case missing (not effecting the operation)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 55,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K579 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K579 TKP, 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 K579 TKP registered?

K579 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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