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DPW 681K

1971 Peugeot 304

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 30454,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPW 681K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,583 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 91,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 91,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DPW 681K is a 1971 Peugeot 304 in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,761 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 DPW 681K, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPW 681K registered?

DPW 681K is a 1971 Peugeot 304, first registered on 26 November 1971.

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