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PNP 252L

1972 Peugeot 504

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,991 mi
Last recorded46,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 50459,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 252L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 46,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,917 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 46,915 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,890 miles

all brake discs worn

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front cross member and both lower arms slight corrosion

nsf brake pad warning cable insecure

oil leak

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front crossmember and both lower arms slight corrosion

n/s/f brake pad warning cable insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,864 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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PNP 252L is a 1972 Peugeot 504 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PNP 252L, 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 PNP 252L registered?

PNP 252L is a 1972 Peugeot 504, first registered on 20 September 1972.

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