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JRW 742V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 742V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,956 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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JRW 742V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JRW 742V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JRW 742V?

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What year was JRW 742V registered?

JRW 742V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 January 1980.

Is JRW 742V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRW 742V shows 3 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 JRW 742V have outstanding finance?

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