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S781 GNV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,868 mi
Last recorded108,868 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 108,868 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,868 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 88,343 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,534 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edge.

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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S781 GNV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S781 GNV, 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 S781 GNV registered?

S781 GNV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S781 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 GNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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