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WAN 539M

1974 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,752 mi
Last recorded24,752 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAN 539M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,588 miles

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 x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 24,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 23,397 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,962 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,309 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WAN 539M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WAN 539M, 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 WAN 539M registered?

WAN 539M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is WAN 539M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAN 539M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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