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BFH 304N

1974 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 304N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 69,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,139 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,721 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,602 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,598 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 55,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking o/s &n/s suspension strut rubber †mountings.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,962 miles

slight cracking o/s &n/s suspension strut rubber †mountings.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,863 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 304?

Based on 1,700 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
brake binding 87
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BFH 304N is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 304 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFH 304N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 304 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFH 304N?

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What year was BFH 304N registered?

BFH 304N is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BFH 304N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 304N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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