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F196 SMC

1988 Peugeot 504

Red Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 50485,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 SMC
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,941 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 9,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 97,734 miles

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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F196 SMC is a 1988 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F196 SMC, 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.

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What year was F196 SMC registered?

F196 SMC is a 1988 Peugeot 504, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F196 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F196 SMC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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