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MGL 578K

1972 Peugeot 304

Grey Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 578K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 93,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2017 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tyres starting to perrish

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,114 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 92,238 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,983 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear service brake efficiency down slightly

play detected in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2012 88,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,092 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,092 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

n/s rear service brake not working

Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,928 miles

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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MGL 578K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Grey with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGL 578K, 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.

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MGL 578K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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