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MPA 200K

1972 Peugeot 304

Beige Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 200K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear in poor condition

Nearside Rear suspension mounting repair poor

Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,656 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear in poor condition

Nearside Rear suspension mounting repair poor

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,371 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing / sill panel (6.1.B.2)

floor and sills corroded badly

long travel on brake pedal.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,597 miles

floor and sills corroded

rear tyres corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,597 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fioor and sills corroded

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,084 miles

all tyre walls cracking

rusty in floor and sills

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,084 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre walls cracking

rusty in floor and sills

Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,314 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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MPA 200K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Beige with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MPA 200K, 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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MPA 200K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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