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R790 HUP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,114 mi
Last recorded189,114 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 HUP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 189,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 183,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 183,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 181,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 179,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 176,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 171,343 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 165,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 157,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 147,594 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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R790 HUP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R790 HUP, 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 R790 HUP registered?

R790 HUP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R790 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 HUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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