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R186 SWG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

237,716 mi
Last recorded237,716 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 SWG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 237,716 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 237,716 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2006 234,654 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 234,640 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 234,634 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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 SWG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWG, 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 R186 SWG registered?

R186 SWG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R186 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 SWG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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