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K825 VLJ

1993 Peugeot 309

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,828 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 138,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,989 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

flaking rust nearside front and offside front inner wings

flaking rust rear floor pan

Fail 30 Jun 2011 135,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

flaking rust nearside front and offside front inner wings

flaking rust rear floor pan

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,360 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 120,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 116,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight cracking to drivers door mirror glass

Fail 9 Jan 2008 116,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight cracking to drivers door mirror glass

Pass 13 Jan 2007 112,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 108,614 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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K825 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K825 VLJ, 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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K825 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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