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E383 RVP

1987 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 97,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 97,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,230 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,228 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

most of underside of vehicle is covered with underseal and most pipes and cables. unable to fully check!!!

n/s/f tyre out of shape

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

How Reliable is the Citroen Visa?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Side repeater not working 60
Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 43
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E383 RVP is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 73,618 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 Visa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E383 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Visa typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E383 RVP registered?

E383 RVP is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E383 RVP safe to buy?

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