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K981 SLR

1993 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 SLR
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 143,392 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking

Fail 8 May 2012 143,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 12 May 2011 139,115 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 139,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,571 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear flex hose have no support brackets at inner ends

front under tray in poor condition

oil leak from engine area

rear brake are noisey when applied

Fail 7 Oct 2009 128,571 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear flex hose have no support brackets at inner ends

front under tray in poor condition

oil leak from engine area

rear brake are noisey when applied

Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,640 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,351 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Rear 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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K981 SLR is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K981 SLR, 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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K981 SLR is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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