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RTA 577M

1985 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,220 mi
Last recorded54,220 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 577M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,732 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,168 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2015 49,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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RTA 577M is a 1985 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RTA 577M, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 304 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTA 577M registered?

RTA 577M is a 1985 Peugeot 304, first registered on 25 July 1985.

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The MOT history for RTA 577M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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