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OPG 988W

1981 Citroen Dyane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,734 mi
Last recorded19,734 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 988W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 19,734 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 19,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 16,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,989 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 13,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 13,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 10,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,634 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 8,634 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 6,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 2,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 1,960 miles

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

offside rear suspension weak

slight play nearside kingpin

Pass 5 Sep 2013 1,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 1,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 1,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 1,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2007 1,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 1,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 1,383 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking grease †o/s headlamp aim on lower limit †n/s handbrake low effort

How Reliable is the Citroen Dyane?

Based on 5,415 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 191
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 188
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
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OPG 988W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 55,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPG 988W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dyane typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPG 988W registered?

OPG 988W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 25 June 1981.

Is OPG 988W safe to buy?

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