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SAA 659T

1979 Citroen Dyane

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,382 mi
Last recorded81,382 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen Dyane55,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 659T
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front inner sill /floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,161 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure pinch bolt loose (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front inner sill /floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded/outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,233 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front floor and outer sill corroding

Offside & nearside rear floors and outer sills corroding

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,783 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside & nearside rear floors slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dyane?

Based on 5,415 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 191
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 188
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
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SAA 659T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAA 659T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dyane typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAA 659T registered?

SAA 659T is a 1979 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 21 May 1979.

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