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MFB 707K

1972 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129 mi
Last recorded129 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Peugeot 30470,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 707K
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,339 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,307 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,306 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 98,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,660 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,884 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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MFB 707K is a 1972 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 70,084 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 MFB 707K, 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 54 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFB 707K is a 1972 Peugeot 304, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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