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KYK 709K

1972 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,721 mi
Last recorded76,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYK 709K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft c/v joint rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,040 miles

Both front upper suspension top mounting rubbers perished

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,040 miles

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

Both front upper suspension top mounting rubbers perished

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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KYK 709K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 70,084 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 KYK 709K, 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 54 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 KYK 709K registered?

KYK 709K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 17 January 1972.

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