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R988 YAR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,271 mi
Last recorded152,271 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 YAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,271 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 148,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 140,700 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 140,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 137,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 131,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 125,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 118,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 110,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 100,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 71,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,213 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front bumper is scuffed

rear tyres are perished

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,213 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front bumper is scuffed

rear tyres are perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,556 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R988 YAR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R988 YAR, 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 R988 YAR registered?

R988 YAR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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