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L261 RDU

1993 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,667 mi
Last recorded110,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 RDU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,160 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 106,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 101,590 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 97,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 97,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L261 RDU is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L261 RDU, 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 L261 RDU registered?

L261 RDU is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L261 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 RDU shows 6 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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