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E298 OVV

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,246 mi
Last recorded10,246 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 OVV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 10,246 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 7,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 7,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 3,417 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 3,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 1,374 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak !!

osf inner wheel arch has some corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2009 99,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,832 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 98,832 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 98,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,907 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
7,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,227
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,796
fog lamp not working 3,473
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,198
position lamp(s) not working 2,853
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E298 OVV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,917 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 Citroen 2CV fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 OVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen 2CV typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E298 OVV registered?

E298 OVV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E298 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 OVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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