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R186 GHU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,452 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 109,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 106,020 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 101,874 miles

front brake discs worn

front top strut mounts corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush play

oil leak

play offside steering rack knuckle

rear tyres on legal limit and perishing and nail in offside rear

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,677 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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R186 GHU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R186 GHU, 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 R186 GHU registered?

R186 GHU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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