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XLY 188N

1974 Peugeot 504

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 50462,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLY 188N
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight binding on wheel rotation

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight binding to offside and nearside front wheels on wheel rotation

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,846 miles

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

vehicle intermitant cutting out, difficult to restart require attention

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,803 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

car intermitant stall require attention

fuel ruber return pipe at front slightly perished require attention

nearside front brake slightly binding require attention

Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,714 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pass on balance reading high require attention

nearside tie bar rubber worn serviceable at steering rack end

offside front inner wing surface corrosion †nearside rear floor corrosion †nearside front floor corrosion

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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XLY 188N is a 1974 Peugeot 504 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 62,397 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 XLY 188N, 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 52 years old, this Peugeot 504 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLY 188N registered?

XLY 188N is a 1974 Peugeot 504, first registered on 23 August 1974.

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