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R183 URV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,644 mi
Last recorded124,644 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 124,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 124,644 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 117,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,632 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2008 111,632 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,851 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2006 94,754 miles

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

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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R183 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 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 R183 URV, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R183 URV registered?

R183 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R183 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 URV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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