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E480 VVU

1988 Peugeot 504

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,782 mi
Last recorded87,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 50485,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 VVU
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,782 miles

large amount of play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,765 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

large amount of play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,991 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 78,197 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E480 VVU is a 1988 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 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 E480 VVU, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E480 VVU registered?

E480 VVU is a 1988 Peugeot 504, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E480 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 VVU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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