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R387 GVE

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008
Fail 7 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007
Fail 2 Mar 2007

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005

steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2005

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R387 GVE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R387 GVE, 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 R387 GVE registered?

R387 GVE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R387 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 GVE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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