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SPC 23L

1973 Peugeot 504

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,570 mi
Last recorded3,570 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 50462,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 23L
MakePeugeot
Model504
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 3,570 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 5 May 2016 3,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 3,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 3,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,472 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 1,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 30,982 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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SPC 23L is a 1973 Peugeot 504 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPC 23L, 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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What year was SPC 23L registered?

SPC 23L is a 1973 Peugeot 504, first registered on 16 July 1973.

Is SPC 23L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPC 23L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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