MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,207 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
hand brake cables poor oil leak from engine body damage
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
clutch slipping
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
clutch slipping
Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 SRV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R281 SRV, 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 R281 SRV registered?
R281 SRV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R281 SRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R281 SRV 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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