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L5 BGR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,044 mi
Last recorded35,044 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BGR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 35,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear (5.3.2 (c))

chassis fixing point to body heavily welded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 189,235 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 185,437 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 178,282 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 174,379 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 170,734 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 167,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 164,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 162,070 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 161,916 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front chassis legs & radiator support cross-member badly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2011 161,915 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower brake pipes corroded

front chassis legs & radiator support cross-member badly corroded

general corrosion to chassis & underbody

rear handbrake cables not fully secured at axles

Pass 26 Jul 2010 161,170 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to under body brake pipes

excessive corrosion to exhaust silencers/slight leak of exhaust gas

excessive corrosion to front chassis legs

excessive corrosion to front cross member

excessive corrosion to underbody structur and cills

front windscreen has damage less than 40mm

general condition of vehicle is in very poor condition

nearside front suspention has slight play in lower ball joint

offside front suspention has slight play in lower ball joint

Fail 17 Mar 2010 161,170 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exsesive rust in both front chassis legs

genral condition of vehicle is in very poor condition

has exsesive rust in front cross member

Pass 27 Apr 2009 161,116 miles

exhaust mounts perrished

exhaust system is rusty

o/s body rivets some loose

Fail 17 Apr 2009 161,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust mounts perrished

exhaust system is rusty

o/s body rivets some loose

Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 159,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 156,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 156,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 150,722 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 150,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L5 BGR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L5 BGR, 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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L5 BGR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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