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L409 UAC

1993 Peugeot 309

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL409 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 131,577 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,577 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolane leaking

front brakes correded

handbrake cable poor

n/s/f cover loose

rear subframe moutain cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 130,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

nearside handbrake cable poor

rear subframe moutains cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 130,076 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 130,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake cable poor

n/s/f inner wing hold

o/s/f inner wing hold

Pass 25 Apr 2006 125,083 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 125,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 125,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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L409 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L409 UAC, 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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L409 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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