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B879 HRB

1985 Peugeot 504

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 50459,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 HRB
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel leak in tank area

rear wheel bearings not checked as rear brakes stuck on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,786 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,786 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,196 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B879 HRB is a 1985 Peugeot 504 in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B879 HRB, 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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B879 HRB is a 1985 Peugeot 504, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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