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RAF 20M

1974 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 20M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 13,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,226 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 13,226 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,475 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,475 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 11,798 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,353 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,177 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 10,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 10,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,290 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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RAF 20M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAF 20M, 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 RAF 20M registered?

RAF 20M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 8 March 1974.

Is RAF 20M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 20M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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