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LRV 282Y

1983 Citroen Gsa

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,888 mi
Last recorded23,888 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 282Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 23,885 miles

Braking system leaking Front To Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative Barely Visible In Operation (1.4.A.2a)

Brake performance not tested Front To Rear Brake Pipe Split (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe, Split & Leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 23,797 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

severe brake judder on nearside front

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,418 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 23,417 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Gsa?

Based on 1,267 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
947
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Stop lamp not working 34
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
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LRV 282Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 75,641 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 Gsa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRV 282Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Gsa typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LRV 282Y registered?

LRV 282Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is LRV 282Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRV 282Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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