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L253 KJN

1993 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 KJN
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 142,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 142,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 133,667 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 133,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 131,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 122,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 122,803 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,444 miles

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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L253 KJN is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L253 KJN, 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 L253 KJN registered?

L253 KJN is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L253 KJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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