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HFJ 26N

1975 Peugeot 304

Gold Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Peugeot 30456,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 26N
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to a pillar

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,936 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to a pillar

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,936 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side floor area corroding

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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HFJ 26N is a 1975 Peugeot 304 in Gold with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1975 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,198 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 HFJ 26N, 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 51 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFJ 26N registered?

HFJ 26N is a 1975 Peugeot 304, first registered on 20 January 1975.

Is HFJ 26N safe to buy?

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