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R983 TDA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,757 mi
Last recorded136,757 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 TDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 136,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 136,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 136,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 130,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 124,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,924 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 114,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 106,108 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 105,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise slight wear in os steeringrack end

oil leak

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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R983 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 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 R983 TDA, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R983 TDA registered?

R983 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R983 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 TDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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