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NKX 972M

1974 Peugeot 304

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 972M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,051 miles

front brake balance close to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,528 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,080 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,080 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,185 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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NKX 972M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,101 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 NKX 972M, 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 52 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKX 972M registered?

NKX 972M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is NKX 972M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKX 972M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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