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XFY 70M

1973 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,155 mi
Last recorded30,155 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFY 70M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 30,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 27,435 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 27,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,195 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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XFY 70M 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 83.3%.

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 XFY 70M, 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 XFY 70M registered?

XFY 70M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XFY 70M safe to buy?

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