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E273 VWJ

1987 Peugeot 504

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 504109,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 VWJ
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 168,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 168,994 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 165,023 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 165,023 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 161,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 161,890 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 158,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 158,420 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 153,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 148,089 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 148,060 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 142,480 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 142,480 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 136,880 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 132,327 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 132,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 128,464 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 128,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 123,863 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 123,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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E273 VWJ is a 1987 Peugeot 504 in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 504 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 109,803 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 E273 VWJ, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 504 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E273 VWJ is a 1987 Peugeot 504, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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