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D280 TAR

1987 Citroen Visa

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 TAR
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 96,708 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 89,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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D280 TAR is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 73,618 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 D280 TAR, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D280 TAR?

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What year was D280 TAR registered?

D280 TAR is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D280 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D280 TAR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D280 TAR have outstanding finance?

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