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R657 JRP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,032 mi
Last recorded199,032 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 JRP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 199,032 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 190,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 190,195 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 179,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 168,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear crossmember scabby

Pass 12 Jul 2012 163,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 157,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 148,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 141,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 133,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank frame corroding

Pass 16 May 2007 128,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 119,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 119,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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R657 JRP 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 84.6%.

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 R657 JRP, 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 R657 JRP registered?

R657 JRP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R657 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 JRP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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