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A598 VHR

1983 Citroen Visa

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,807 mi
Last recorded26,807 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen Visa41,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA598 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 26,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 25,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 25,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 24,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak from engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 24,125 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer not working Washer pipe popped off, replaced with new pipe. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak from engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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A598 VHR is a 1983 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A598 VHR, 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 A598 VHR registered?

A598 VHR is a 1983 Citroen Visa, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A598 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A598 VHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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