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RAK 188R

1977 Peugeot 504

Brown Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,815 mi
Last recorded68,815 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Peugeot 50450,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAK 188R
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,700 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 68,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Greased front to rear ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,391 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,973 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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RAK 188R is a 1977 Peugeot 504 in Brown with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1977 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 50,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAK 188R, 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 49 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAK 188R registered?

RAK 188R is a 1977 Peugeot 504, first registered on 17 May 1977.

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