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DBY 465M

1973 Peugeot 504

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

675 mi
Last recorded675 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 465M
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 216 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front CORROSION ON FLOOR

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Pass 31 Jul 2015 195 miles

All brake discs slight corrosion from been stood

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake discs slight corrosion from been stood

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2014 114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,719 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,719 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DBY 465M is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 62,477 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 DBY 465M, 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 53 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBY 465M registered?

DBY 465M is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 10 October 1973.

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