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T986 SGJ

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 SGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting rubber broke

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,210 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres low on edges

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011
Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,048 miles

drivers mirror damaged

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S mirror damaged.

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,730 miles

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

O/S mirror damaged.

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,674 miles

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

O/S mirror cover damaged.

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S mirror cover damaged.

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 70,486 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T986 SGJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 112,451 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 T986 SGJ, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T986 SGJ registered?

T986 SGJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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