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K597 XVC

1993 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 XVC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 49,511 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,056 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 48,203 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

***Brake fluid running down fuel tank. Possible brake pipe leak above tank***

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,199 miles

front road springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,118 miles

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

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

all tyres getting low

brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside rear tyre perishing

steering starting to get stiff

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,670 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,867 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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K597 XVC is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K597 XVC, 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 K597 XVC registered?

K597 XVC is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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