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GFR 980Y

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 980Y
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,414 miles

floor pan lightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,037 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 63,037 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,801 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 62,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 62,759 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,993 miles

Exhaust tail pipe cracked

N/s & o/s C.V. boots slightly deteriorating

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Acadiane?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,553
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 26
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
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GFR 980Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 28,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Acadiane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFR 980Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Acadiane typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFR 980Y registered?

GFR 980Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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