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OJE 222M

1973 Peugeot 304

Gold Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 222M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 65,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,880 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,690 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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OJE 222M is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Gold with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OJE 222M, 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 OJE 222M registered?

OJE 222M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is OJE 222M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 222M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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