MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
engine oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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R898 LYJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R898 LYJ, 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 R898 LYJ registered?
R898 LYJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R898 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R898 LYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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