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JLB 247N

1975 Peugeot 304

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Peugeot 30456,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 247N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,813 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,808 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at rear of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 87,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,590 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 86,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,050 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in drivers wheel arch but not within 30cm of subframe mounting or strut top

corrosion in passangers front wheel arch not within 30 cm of subframe or strut top

near side front seat front mounting corroded ond holed

Fail 21 Oct 2011 86,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in drivers wheel arch but not within 30cm of subframe mounting or strut top

corrosion in passangers front wheel arch not within 30 cm of subframe or strut top

near side front seat front mounting corroded ond holed

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,766 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,710 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 85,705 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 85,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 85,498 miles

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

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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JLB 247N is a 1975 Peugeot 304 in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JLB 247N, 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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JLB 247N is a 1975 Peugeot 304, first registered on 7 April 1975.

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