MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
Drivers Door Difficult to Open
Sill Covers Fitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YWB 862M registered?
YWB 862M is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 3 December 1973.
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