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K842 VLJ

1993 Peugeot 309

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,099 mi
Last recorded65,099 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 540,026 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 540,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear brakes locking up in reverse

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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K842 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K842 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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What year was K842 VLJ registered?

K842 VLJ is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K842 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K842 VLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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