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C988 HMR

1985 Peugeot 504

Beige Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,831 mi
Last recorded46,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 50459,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 HMR
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,778 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 46,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,390 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 46,390 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 46,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,595 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,775 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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C988 HMR is a 1985 Peugeot 504 in Beige with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C988 HMR, 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 C988 HMR registered?

C988 HMR is a 1985 Peugeot 504, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C988 HMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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