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RKY 272N

1974 Peugeot 304

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 272N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to floor above axle beam

lower steering colunm rubber joint deteriorating

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to floor above axle beam

lower steering colunm rubber joint deteriorating

rear axle beam buhes deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,360 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 78,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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RKY 272N is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RKY 272N, 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 RKY 272N registered?

RKY 272N is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is RKY 272N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 272N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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