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FGA 503L

1972 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGA 503L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,346 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 64,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,368 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,544 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,936 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake nouise

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,564 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FGA 503L is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 70,084 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 FGA 503L, 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 54 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGA 503L registered?

FGA 503L is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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