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GEL 388L

1973 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,120 mi
Last recorded22,120 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 388L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 20,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 16,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 166,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 16,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GEL 388L is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,377 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 304 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 388L, 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 53 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEL 388L registered?

GEL 388L is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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