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PLJ 194M

1974 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 194M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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PLJ 194M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PLJ 194M, 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 PLJ 194M registered?

PLJ 194M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PLJ 194M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLJ 194M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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