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JLZ 1762

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Orange Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 1762
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,933 miles

poor adjustment load valve

slight play offside of steering

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

brake pedal long travel

brake warning light on

corrosion front crossmember

front brake discs poor condition

nearside mirror glass cracked and cover loose

nearside windscreen wiper split end

offside mirror glass smaller than standard and cover loose

offside number plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 2 Nov 2009 131,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

brake pedal long travel

brake warning light on

corrosion front crossmember

front brake discs poor condition

nearside mirror glass cracked and cover loose

nearside windscreen wiper split end

offside mirror glass smaller than standard and cover loose

offside number plate lamp slightly dim

poor adjustment load valve

slight play offside of steering

Fail 14 Oct 2009 131,909 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

airfilter housing insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside mirror housing loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

offside front tyre perished and cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass smaller than normally fitted

offside mirror housing damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play offside of steering

windscreen wipers smeering

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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JLZ 1762 is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Orange with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 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 Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLZ 1762, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLZ 1762 registered?

JLZ 1762 is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is JLZ 1762 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 1762 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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