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SFH 404L

1973 Peugeot 304

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,728 mi
Last recorded77,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Peugeot 30468,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 404L
MakePeugeot
Model304
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,101 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,756 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,486 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 75,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,964 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SFH 404L is a 1973 Peugeot 304 in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SFH 404L, 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.

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What year was SFH 404L registered?

SFH 404L is a 1973 Peugeot 304, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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