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A195 BCH

1983 Peugeot 504

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,903 mi
Last recorded70,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 50467,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA195 BCH
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut, within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, also undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside, engine bay & suspension components corroded & undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing damage 185/15C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect produces no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has multiple holes within 30cm of leaf mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut, within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, also undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside, engine bay & suspension components corroded & undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,896 miles

oil leak

vehicle underside corroded and covered in sealer

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,435 miles

Body underside. Suspension components and brake pipes covered in under sill

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 68,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body underside. Suspension components and brake pipes covered in under sill

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,323 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has rust holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lose and locking tab not bent over (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has rust holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear compensator to centre splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear compensater (3.6.B.2c)

both bonnet hinges corroded

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

play in n/s/f steering rack drumstick

Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear compensator to centre splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear compensater (3.6.B.2c)

both bonnet hinges corroded

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

play in n/s/f steering rack drumstick

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,594 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,594 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,329 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Aug 2015 824,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,923 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 52,429 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 262,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,809 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 49,809 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s outer wing under bonnet corroded

How Reliable is the Peugeot 504?

Based on 5,555 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
1,405
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 481
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 440
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 325
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A195 BCH is a 1983 Peugeot 504 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1983 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 67,745 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 504 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 660 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A195 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 504 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 43 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A195 BCH is a 1983 Peugeot 504, first registered on 5 August 1983.

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