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P408 SRT

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,850 mi
Last recorded193,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 SRT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 193,850 miles

brake lsv damp

Fail 5 Oct 2011 193,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 178,567 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 178,567 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 170,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 156,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 145,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 139,665 miles

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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P408 SRT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P408 SRT, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P408 SRT registered?

P408 SRT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P408 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 SRT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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