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BPR 742T

1979 Peugeot 504

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

37,612 mi
Last recorded37,612 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1979 Peugeot 50487,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 742T
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 37,612 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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BPR 742T is a 1979 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,651 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 BPR 742T, 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 47 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPR 742T registered?

BPR 742T is a 1979 Peugeot 504, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is BPR 742T safe to buy?

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