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RCD 951M

1973 Peugeot 304

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 951M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,124 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,448 miles

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on floor

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,448 miles

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

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on floor

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,587 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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RCD 951M is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RCD 951M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCD 951M registered?

RCD 951M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is RCD 951M safe to buy?

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