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OIL 8179

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8179
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 68,878 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,841 miles

sump corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 64,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 64,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,000 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,419 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cross member coroded

exhaust rubbers perished

sump coroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,241 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,608 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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OIL 8179 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 87.5%.

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 OIL 8179, 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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What year was OIL 8179 registered?

OIL 8179 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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