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R179 AJA

1997 Peugeot 309

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 AJA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 94,541 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,254 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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R179 AJA is a 1997 Peugeot 309 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R179 AJA, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 309 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R179 AJA registered?

R179 AJA is a 1997 Peugeot 309, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R179 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 AJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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