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PGT 48L

1973 Peugeot 504

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 48L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,098 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,733 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 95,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 95,554 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,554 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,325 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear and free play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 May 2010 95,268 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 95,267 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PGT 48L is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 62,477 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 PGT 48L, 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 53 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGT 48L is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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