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G249 VPV

1989 Peugeot 504

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 504101,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 VPV
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,982 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers side and lower o/s n/s

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,040 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 87,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,042 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,032 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s of steering rack worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,762 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight deisel dampness at tank

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,690 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,873 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 45,860 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 44,733 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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G249 VPV is a 1989 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G249 VPV, 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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What year was G249 VPV registered?

G249 VPV is a 1989 Peugeot 504, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G249 VPV safe to buy?

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