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J879 HHR

1991 Peugeot 504

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 50497,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 HHR
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,499 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 May 2021 101,051 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,848 miles

all tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls and tread

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 95,086 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,557 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 89,557 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2005 87,742 miles

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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J879 HHR is a 1991 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J879 HHR, 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 J879 HHR registered?

J879 HHR is a 1991 Peugeot 504, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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