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SFS 56N

1974 Peugeot 304

Gold Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFS 56N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim kick off to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim kick off to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,474 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,299 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,284 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,842 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

covers fitted on outer sills

deterioration various bushes ok at time of test

slight play rear whl bearings

vehicle heavily undersealed hard to inspect some parts

welding been done on subframe ok at time of test

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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SFS 56N is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Gold with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SFS 56N, 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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SFS 56N is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 21 August 1974.

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