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PUS 381M

1971 Peugeot 304

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 30454,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUS 381M
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,465 miles

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,327 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,033 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,030 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PUS 381M is a 1971 Peugeot 304 in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 304 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,761 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 PUS 381M, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 304 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PUS 381M is a 1971 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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