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VJT 48L

1973 Peugeot 504

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 48L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,636 miles

corrosion forming near offside front suspension leg top mounting

corrosion in offside front sill not within any prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,636 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming near offside front suspension leg top mounting

corrosion in offside front sill not within any prescribed area

Fail 26 Jun 2008 87,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in offside front sill

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

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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VJT 48L is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VJT 48L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJT 48L registered?

VJT 48L is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is VJT 48L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJT 48L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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