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HWN 789L

1973 Peugeot 504

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWN 789L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,760 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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HWN 789L is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWN 789L, 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 HWN 789L registered?

HWN 789L is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 8 January 1973.

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