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A253 WEV

1983 Peugeot 504

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 50467,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 WEV
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,521 miles

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

corrossion in n/s and o/s front floor and inner archs

corrossion in o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2011 555,479 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight blow manifold

Pass 19 Jul 2010 855,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 855,055 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

slight play n/s and o/s front radius arm bushs

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2005 66,177 miles

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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A253 WEV is a 1983 Peugeot 504 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A253 WEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A253 WEV registered?

A253 WEV is a 1983 Peugeot 504, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A253 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 WEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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