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XHR 639K

1972 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHR 639K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 58,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 58,513 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,348 miles

Offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Water pump leaking water

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Water pump leaking water

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,340 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 57,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,650 miles

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

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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XHR 639K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XHR 639K, 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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XHR 639K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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