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B479 SVR

1985 Peugeot 504

Beige Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 50459,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 SVR
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 42,813 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, suspension components corroded, brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,689 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 42,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,300 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,026 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,806 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

non structural corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,806 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non structural corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

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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B479 SVR is a 1985 Peugeot 504 in Beige with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 59,225 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 B479 SVR, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B479 SVR registered?

B479 SVR is a 1985 Peugeot 504, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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