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XYD 458M

1974 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,578 mi
Last recorded100,578 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 458M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,578 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,166 miles

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

n/s & o/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,083 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 94,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,947 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,788 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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XYD 458M is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XYD 458M, 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 XYD 458M registered?

XYD 458M is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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