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L309 OMB

1993 Peugeot 309

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,346 mi
Last recorded85,346 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 OMB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,346 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear innerwings corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear innerwings corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,749 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

fuel pipes corroded under floor

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,985 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 79,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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L309 OMB is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 L309 OMB, 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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L309 OMB is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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