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OYU 148L

1972 Peugeot 504

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 50459,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYU 148L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,120 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 94,113 miles

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

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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OYU 148L is a 1972 Peugeot 504 in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 59,895 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 OYU 148L, 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 54 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYU 148L registered?

OYU 148L is a 1972 Peugeot 504, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is OYU 148L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYU 148L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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