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OPC 913L

1973 Peugeot 304

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,499 mi
Last recorded80,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 913L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,418 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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OPC 913L is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OPC 913L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPC 913L registered?

OPC 913L is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is OPC 913L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 913L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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