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GMW 986W

1981 Citroen Gsa

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Citroen Gsa66,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 986W
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly loose in vehicle mounting

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly loose in vehicle mounting

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,888 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,265 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

slight rattle from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

body damage n/s/f door

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

body damage n/s/f door

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front nearside suspension leg top mounting clamp but not excessive.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front nearside suspension leg top mounting clamp but not excessive.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,787 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Gsa?

Based on 1,267 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
947
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Stop lamp not working 34
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
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GMW 986W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 66,818 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 Gsa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMW 986W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Gsa typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMW 986W registered?

GMW 986W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 25 May 1981.

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