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JEF 879W

1980 Peugeot 504

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Peugeot 50476,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 879W
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,445 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 90,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 160,438 miles

all suspension bushes starting to split and perish

all suspension components heavily corroded

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear tyre side walls starting to split and perish

exhaust system rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

offside under floor strengthener corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

signs of corrosion to nearside front inner wing/scutile but not within prescribed area

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2008 160,438 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all suspension bushes starting to split and perish

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake slightly binding

offside under floor strengthener corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

signs of corrosion to nearside front inner wing/scutile but not within prescribed area

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2006 160,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty.

front and rear suspension mounting areas very corroded

offside rear inner wing area has been repaired in 30cm area.

Fail 9 Dec 2005 160,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension mounting area very corroded.

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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JEF 879W is a 1980 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 76,980 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 JEF 879W, 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 46 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEF 879W registered?

JEF 879W is a 1980 Peugeot 504, first registered on 4 September 1980.

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