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YWB 862M

1973 Peugeot 304

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

68,236 mi
Last recorded68,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWB 862M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,220 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,206 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,422 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 62,287 miles

Drivers Door Difficult to Open

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 8 May 2006 65,287 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers Door Difficult To Open

Sill Covers Fitted

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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YWB 862M is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 YWB 862M, 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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YWB 862M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 3 December 1973.

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