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HPY 238V

1979 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 238V
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2008 67,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Both sides front inner arch heavily corroded but not holed.

Both sides rear suspension turrets heavily corroded but not holed.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,971 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

i am not happy about testing this vehicle as it should not be allowed on the road

osf balljoint boot split †rear fog light missing †nsr wheel arch corroded †corrosion to suspension components,floors,outer sills,rear strut towers,front wheel arches,& nsf brake hose †rear valance corroded & holed

Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear fog light inop †osr wheel arch corroded & holed †nsr wheel arch corroded †general corrosion to bodywork †corrosion to suspension components,floors,outer sills,rear strut towers,front wheel arches & nsf brake pipe †rear valance corroded & holed

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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HPY 238V is a 1979 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 HPY 238V, 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 47 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPY 238V is a 1979 Peugeot 304, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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