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VPJ 3M

1974 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,414 mi
Last recorded37,414 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 3M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,264 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,264 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,211 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle heaverly under sealed

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2011 37,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle heaverly under sealed

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,192 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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VPJ 3M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ 3M, 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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What year was VPJ 3M registered?

VPJ 3M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 22 April 1974.

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