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PWL 753M

1974 Peugeot 304

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 753M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,502 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,502 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system leaking slightly from joint with rear silencer

floorpans and boot floor corroded

n/s inner door sill corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

oil leaking from engine/gearbox

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2010 84,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system leaking slightly from joint with rear silencer

floorpans and boot floor corroded

n/s inner door sill corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

oil leaking from engine/gearbox

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system leaking at joint with rear silencer

n/s/r tyre perished and tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f brake reading fluctuating

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in rear wheel bearings

spare tyre deflated

surface corrosion appearing on n/s inner door sill, n/s floorpans, and boot floor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust leaking slightly at joint with rear box

front brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f brake reading fluctuating slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 84,009 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 84,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly insecure

n/s/r inner door sill and floorpans corroding near suspension mount

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 82,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 82,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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PWL 753M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PWL 753M, 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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PWL 753M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 15 May 1974.

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