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GPE 52N

1974 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 52N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 68,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

front suspension corroded

n/s/f , o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

offside rear boot floor holed and corroded

offside rear bumpstop pad corroded

raer suspension corroded

underneath corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,604 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 62,587 miles

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

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

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

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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GPE 52N is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 GPE 52N, 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.

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What year was GPE 52N registered?

GPE 52N is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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