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R379 TPY

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 TPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 May 2013 91,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2012 90,430 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 90,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,414 miles

nearside front tyre needs renewing as soon as possible due to wear on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 May 2010 82,657 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 82,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 75,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 75,295 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,401 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 70,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,627 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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R379 TPY 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 61.5%.

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 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 R379 TPY, 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 R379 TPY registered?

R379 TPY is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R379 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 TPY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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