
Citroën Dispatch
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,905 cc
T298 SHUMOT history
T298 SHU is a blue diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,075 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 178,075 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T298 SHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Dispatch
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,905 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T298 SHU was last recorded at 178,075 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 178,069 miles · 17 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 178,075 miles
- 2020 – 174,841 miles
- 2019 – 170,482 miles
- 2018 – 167,893 miles
- 2016 – 156,285 miles
- 2015 – 150,556 miles
- 2014 – 144,453 miles
- 2013 – 139,408 miles
- 2012 – 134,400 miles
- 2011 – 129,820 miles
- 2010 – 125,457 miles
- 2009 – 124,294 miles
- 2007 – 121,425 miles
- 2006 – 120,743 miles
- 2005 – 108,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2015
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,075 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 178,075 miles
- Test number
- 718413697732
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail178,069 miles (+3,228)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,069 miles
- Test number
- 796535475180
- MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre bigger than rear (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass174,841 miles (+4,359)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 174,841 miles
- Test number
- 820529500603
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Offside & Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,482 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 170,482 miles
- Test number
- 608321781747
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail170,480 miles (+2,587)4 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,480 miles
- Test number
- 237703731500
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass167,893 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 167,893 miles
- Test number
- 152557009143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)
Fail167,883 miles (+11,598)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,883 miles
- Test number
- 487210383561
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)
Pass156,285 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 156,285 miles
- Test number
- 280456406542
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail156,285 miles (+5,729)10 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,285 miles
- Test number
- 440297583392
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass150,556 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 150,556 miles
- Test number
- 861501845273
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front damage to sidewall of tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail150,556 miles (+1)2 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,556 miles
- Test number
- 658349245280
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front damage to sidewall of tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail150,555 miles (+6,102)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,555 miles
- Test number
- 983958475091
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play play in inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear nail in tyre
Pass144,453 miles (+4)8 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 144,453 miles
- Test number
- 417374454250
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront brake discs badly lipped and worn
- NoteFront exhaust slightly deteriorated
- NoteNearside front headlight slightly loose at mounting
Fail144,449 miles (+5,041)8 failures8 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,449 miles
- Test number
- 219532854269
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront brake discs badly lipped and worn
- NoteFront exhaust slightly deteriorated
- NoteNearside front headlight slightly loose at mounting
Pass139,408 miles (+11)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 139,408 miles
- Test number
- 385076453236
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail139,397 miles (+4,997)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,397 miles
- Test number
- 369624153212
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass134,400 miles (+4,580)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 134,400 miles
- Test number
- 997917552277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,820 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 129,820 miles
- Test number
- 668827151275
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail129,803 miles (+4,346)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,803 miles
- Test number
- 609735941220
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail125,457 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,457 miles
- Test number
- 313732850451
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass125,457 miles (+1,163)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 125,457 miles
- Test number
- 794132150233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,294 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 124,294 miles
- Test number
- 233829489448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 121,425 miles
- Test number
- 751115007311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,425 miles (+682)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,425 miles
- Test number
- 410634607403
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass120,743 miles (+11,986)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 120,743 miles
- Test number
- 374116486291
- NoteOffside cv boot seeping. slight play in offside of steering rack.
Pass108,757 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 108,757 miles
- Test number
- 232721255267
- NoteAdvisorys attatched
Questions about T298 SHU
- Does T298 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T298 SHU expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T298 SHU?
- The MOT on T298 SHU expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T298 SHU done?
- T298 SHU was recorded at 178,075 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
- Has T298 SHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T298 SHU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T298 SHU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T298 SHU find?
- T298 SHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering bottle; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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