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L429 COD

1993 Peugeot 504

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 50497,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 COD
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 118,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,145 miles

exhaust system corroded

front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

slight corrosion underside

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shock absorber mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes deteriorated/perished

front chassis legs corroded

harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

rear leaf springs harshly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,809 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

hand brake weak

leaf springs corroded

rear shocks misting with oil

suspension bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,211 miles

Oil leak

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

complete underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front floor excessively holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

nearside outer sill corroded but not within perscribed area

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,207 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both outer sills corroded but not within perscribed area

complete underside of vehicle corroded

coolant light on

nearside front floor excessively holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,269 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s sill weak close to seatbelt mount

Pass 31 May 2011 102,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 102,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 101,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 98,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 98,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 95,940 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 95,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 93,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 86,747 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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L429 COD is a 1993 Peugeot 504 in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L429 COD, 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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What year was L429 COD registered?

L429 COD is a 1993 Peugeot 504, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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