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NUB 398L

1973 Peugeot 304

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUB 398L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 94,837 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2014 93,942 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 93,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 93,578 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 92,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 92,413 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 92,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 91,410 miles

Near side front wheel stiff to turn

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

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 May 2009 91,080 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 91,080 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,741 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 89,951 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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NUB 398L is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,377 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 NUB 398L, 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 53 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUB 398L registered?

NUB 398L is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is NUB 398L safe to buy?

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