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TUY 44L

1973 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,471 mi
Last recorded28,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 44L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 28,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,125 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,688 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,678 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,870 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perished /front exhaust corroded

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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TUY 44L is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TUY 44L, 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 TUY 44L registered?

TUY 44L is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 4 May 1973.

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