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J61 NVS

1991 Peugeot 504

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 50497,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 NVS
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Engine oil smoke!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,890 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,884 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both seat belts, slow to retract.

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front No. plate damaged.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,311 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,760 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 8,760 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

seat belt operation poor/stiff

Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch faulty

front No. plate damaged

rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,868 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 75,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J61 NVS is a 1991 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 97,477 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 J61 NVS, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J61 NVS registered?

J61 NVS is a 1991 Peugeot 504, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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