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JMS 188V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 188V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,295 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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JMS 188V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMS 188V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMS 188V registered?

JMS 188V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JMS 188V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMS 188V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JMS 188V have outstanding finance?

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