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L563 PDU

1993 Peugeot 309

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 PDU
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,560 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brakes are binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,131 miles

Battery insecure

N/S inner rear sill area has some corrosion (near fuel tank)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,131 miles

Battery insecure

N/S inner rear sill area has some corrosion (near fuel tank)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,901 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,901 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,107 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,462 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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L563 PDU is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L563 PDU, 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 L563 PDU registered?

L563 PDU is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L563 PDU safe to buy?

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