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J142 PFC

1992 Peugeot 504

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,013 mi
Last recorded21,013 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 50498,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 PFC
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 21,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 20,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 20,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 20,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 20,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,090 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 20,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill upper body to tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 18,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses perished slightly

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre sidewall cut but ok at time of test

rear load bed holed by corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished no cords exposed

offside front tyre slightly perished no cords exposed.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished no cords exposed

offside front tyre slightly perished no cords exposed.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall badly cracked not exposing cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,034 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 18,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,034 miles

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

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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J142 PFC is a 1992 Peugeot 504 in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 98,526 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 J142 PFC, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J142 PFC is a 1992 Peugeot 504, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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