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SPH 12M

1973 Peugeot 504

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 12M
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when using main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% out low o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,117 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 89,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and off side rear tyres are wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 87,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlights have temporary deflectors converting aim too uk speck

Fail 13 May 2010 87,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlights have temporary deflectors converting aim too uk speck

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,687 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SPH 12M is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SPH 12M, 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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SPH 12M is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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