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K979 SJU

1992 Peugeot 309

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,165 mi
Last recorded63,165 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 309103,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,165 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,935 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,926 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,323 miles

Corrosion to both front to rear AND both rear brakepipes

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,334 miles

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

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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K979 SJU is a 1992 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,754 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 K979 SJU, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K979 SJU registered?

K979 SJU is a 1992 Peugeot 309, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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