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R742 AMV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,091 mi
Last recorded17,091 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 AMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,091 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 17,091 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 154,220 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 154,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 148,103 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 148,102 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 143,360 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 143,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 139,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

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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R742 AMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R742 AMV, 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 R742 AMV registered?

R742 AMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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