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WFR 737K

1972 Peugeot 304

Silver Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,055 mi
Last recorded66,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 737K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 65,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre/rear exhuast catching on the rear axle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,859 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,856 miles

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

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 65,853 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,824 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 65,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 65,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,263 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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WFR 737K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Silver with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 70,084 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 WFR 737K, 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 54 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WFR 737K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 13 April 1972.

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