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K398 VFD

1993 Peugeot 504

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 50497,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 VFD
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 159,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroding

offside front floor to sill corroded

side panel around nearside spring hanger corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 159,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroding

offside front floor to sill corroded

side panel around nearside spring hanger corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 157,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 157,750 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 155,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 155,841 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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K398 VFD is a 1993 Peugeot 504 in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 97,402 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 K398 VFD, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K398 VFD is a 1993 Peugeot 504, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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