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YYC 820N

1974 Peugeot 304

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,955 mi
Last recorded14,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Peugeot 30458,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 820N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,955 miles

Indicators a little slow

Rear brake increase/decrease at maximum 30% limit

Tyres getting old and a little perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 14,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 14,770 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,605 miles

Rear brakes a little keen

Tyres all old and a little perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 14,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres old and perished with flat spots

Indicators slow

rear brakes a little keen

Pass 29 May 2009 14,530 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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YYC 820N is a 1974 Peugeot 304 in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYC 820N, 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 YYC 820N registered?

YYC 820N is a 1974 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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The MOT history for YYC 820N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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