MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 304s year 1973

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Pass percent:67.83%

(The average a petrol PEUGEOT 304 year 1973 passes without issue)

Based on:143 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wwheel arch (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wwheel arch (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 304s year 1973

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