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L785 PAH

1993 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,933 mi
Last recorded214,933 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 PAH
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 214,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 205,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 205,971 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 196,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 196,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 186,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 186,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 175,606 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside steering arm has slight play

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 11 Aug 2009 166,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 157,282 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 7 Aug 2008 157,232 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 10 Aug 2007 149,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 141,099 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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L785 PAH is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L785 PAH, 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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L785 PAH is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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