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RYJ 67M

1973 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 67M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,582 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 54,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,159 miles

brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,158 miles

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,n/s door opening device worn,oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,156 miles

brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components corroding,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,n/s door opening device worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,148 miles

n/s door opening device worn

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread,fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,106 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,106 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding,suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,071 miles

rear brakes slight uneven

slight brake binding nearside rear,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,sill cover loose nearside rear

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,042 miles

rear and osf brake hoses for age

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,880 miles

as on original

Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

brake pipes for corrosion

brake resevoire level getting low

operation of nsf door handle lever

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,678 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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RYJ 67M is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RYJ 67M, 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.

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What year was RYJ 67M registered?

RYJ 67M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 16 November 1973.

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