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TOL 648Y

1983 Citroen Visa

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen Visa41,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOL 648Y
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,042 miles

Hazard switch inoperative with lights on

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 88,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard switch inoperative with lights on

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 83,146 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,120 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe being chaffed by clutch cable near steering rack (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to rear drum back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to rear drum back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Tyres are very old but appear to be satisfactory

How Reliable is the Citroen Visa?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Side repeater not working 60
Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 43
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TOL 648Y is a 1983 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 41,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Visa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOL 648Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Visa typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TOL 648Y registered?

TOL 648Y is a 1983 Citroen Visa, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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