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TPA 326M

1973 Peugeot 504

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 326M
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,887 miles

osf suspension top corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,587 miles

parking brake on limit of travel

Fail 28 May 2012 73,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

parking brake on limit of travel

Pass 12 May 2011 71,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 71,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion osr inner wing and door sill

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,334 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,081 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch slave leaking

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Dec 2007 71,080 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clutch slave leaking

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,081 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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TPA 326M is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TPA 326M, 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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TPA 326M is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 3 September 1973.

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