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J55 RGH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,605 mi
Last recorded188,605 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RGH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 188,605 miles

1 rubber exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer mounting bracket cracking away from silencer (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Three nearside marker lights not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rearmost offside tyre at 1.6mm minimum tread depth NOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 188,605 miles

1 rubber exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer mounting bracket cracking away from silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber excessively faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Three nearside marker lights not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rearmost offside tyre at 1.6mm minimum tread depth NOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 183,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 182,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported several mountings failed (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 marked areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 marked areas (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Shock absorber insecure foremost insecure / worn top mounting (2.7.2b)

Offside Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function rearmost (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber insecure rearmost lower mounting insecure/worn (2.7.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

excessive corrosion at several non prescribed areas

Pass 29 Aug 2014 172,989 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

direction indicators did not work first time but did work thereafter.possible fault

Fail 28 Aug 2014 172,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

direction indicators did not work first time but did work thereafter.possible fault

two rubber exhaust mountings missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 155,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 135,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 115,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,370 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 108,962 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 101,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,264 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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J55 RGH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 RGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J55 RGH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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