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V741 FAP

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 FAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,188 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,259 miles

RFRS AS PER MOT 192300150326

Fail 16 Dec 2010 93,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 86,275 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,614 miles

steering slightly heavy on idle\evidence of diesel but no leak found at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brakes noisey could do with a inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,153 miles

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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V741 FAP is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V741 FAP, 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 V741 FAP registered?

V741 FAP is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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