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UYH 528M

1973 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,871 mi
Last recorded2,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYH 528M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 2,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in seats

Pass 29 Jan 2010 845 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 831 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,770 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,748 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 99,362 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 99,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,409 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 98,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

FUEL TANK HAS CORROSION AROUND ALL AREA

Pass 19 Dec 2005 96,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 96,935 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hole in offside front floor near seat rail corrosion offside floor to outer sill

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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UYH 528M 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 50%.

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 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 UYH 528M, 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 UYH 528M registered?

UYH 528M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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