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PYV 229Y

1983 Peugeot 504

Green Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,813 mi
Last recorded128,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 50467,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 229Y
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 128,813 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 128,800 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 122,904 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

either a switch or electrical fault exhists as vehicle components stop and start to work

exhaust has large temporary repair

rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 122,873 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

either a switch or electrical fault exhists as vehicle components stop and start to work

exhaust has large temporary repair

rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 122,458 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2007 118,542 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 115,484 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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PYV 229Y is a 1983 Peugeot 504 in Green with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 67,745 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 PYV 229Y, 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 43 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYV 229Y registered?

PYV 229Y is a 1983 Peugeot 504, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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