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D261 VRD

1986 Peugeot 504

Red Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 50472,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 VRD
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

f/ no plate damaged

o/s sill rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/ no plate damaged

o/s sill rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,870 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner sills rusty

sill edges rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes rusty

front floors rusty

inner sills rusty

sills rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember rusty

sills @ inner sills rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember rusty

sills @ inner sills rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate delaminating

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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D261 VRD is a 1986 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,306 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 D261 VRD, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D261 VRD is a 1986 Peugeot 504, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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