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K659 MAP

1993 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,640 mi
Last recorded143,640 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 MAP
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 143,640 miles

engine would not initially accelerate for smoke test-checked for air and filter blockage-successfully completed smoke test

Fail 26 Apr 2011 143,640 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine would not initially accelerate for smoke test-checked for air and filter blockage-successfully completed smoke test

Pass 27 Apr 2010 138,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 138,494 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre which is leaking

Pass 14 May 2009 133,382 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 126,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion base of B pillar

n/s/f tyre low on tread

spare tyre is illegal

Pass 10 May 2007 116,088 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brakes pipes that were advised on original test for bad corrosion have been greased

corrosion base of door b pillar

spare tyre is illegal

Fail 8 May 2007 116,022 miles

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front to rear brake pipes v/badly corroded

corrosion base of door b pillar

osf and nsf brake pipes corroded

osr and nsr brake pipes are very badly corroded advise change asap

spare tyre is illegal

Pass 24 May 2006 107,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 107,758 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K659 MAP is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K659 MAP, 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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K659 MAP is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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