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G161 ARL

1989 Peugeot 504

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,565 mi
Last recorded80,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 504101,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 ARL
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,565 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT BOTH SIDES

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front windscreen started to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT SUSPENSION SOFT BOTH SIDES

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front windscreen started to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,676 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wind screen discolouring

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wind screen discolouring

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,582 miles

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

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,954 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear wheel alittle hard to turn

Fail 16 Aug 2007 76,954 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear wheel alittle hard to turn

Fail 5 Sep 2006 76,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

two sill are corroding both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

two sill are corroding both sides

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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G161 ARL is a 1989 Peugeot 504 in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 101,886 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 G161 ARL, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G161 ARL is a 1989 Peugeot 504, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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