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TOT 749M

1974 Peugeot 304

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,531 mi
Last recorded8,531 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 749M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 8,531 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 6,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion forming in n/s front wing panel

corrosion forming in o/s and n/s rear wheel archs and under rear bumper

corrosion in o/s rear of boot floor outside presribed area

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

small hole in rear indicator lens

spare tyre worn below mot limt and flat

welded repairs carried out in boot area around tops of rear suspension mountings

welded repairs have been carried out to various areas of vehicle for mot

Fail 22 May 2007 12,204 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion forming in o/s and n/s rear wings

corrosion in o/s of boot area

small hole in n/s rear indicator lens

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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TOT 749M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TOT 749M, 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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TOT 749M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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