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PEU 504C

1979 Peugeot 504

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Peugeot 50487,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 504C
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,282 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,477 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal fouls accelerator pedal linkage on full travel

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 40,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pedal fouls accelerator pedal linkage on full travel

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 40,476 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 39,701 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 39,700 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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PEU 504C is a 1979 Peugeot 504 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,651 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 PEU 504C, 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 47 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEU 504C registered?

PEU 504C is a 1979 Peugeot 504, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is PEU 504C safe to buy?

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