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HPL 515N

1975 Peugeot 304

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,411 mi
Last recorded5,411 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Peugeot 30456,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 515N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 5,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Mar 2026 5,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam when putting main beam on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 5,251 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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HPL 515N is a 1975 Peugeot 304 in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,198 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 HPL 515N, 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 51 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPL 515N registered?

HPL 515N is a 1975 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is HPL 515N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPL 515N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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