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R115 GFM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

40,657 mi
Last recorded40,657 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 GFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 40,630 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member ( Radiator Support) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 40,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged all unions corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of front wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind both front wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2018 40,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged all unions corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of front wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind both front wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 38,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,386 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 36,385 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,641 miles

front rad pannel very rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,641 miles

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

front rad pannel very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside reversing light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 24,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2005 20,744 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

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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R115 GFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R115 GFM, 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 R115 GFM registered?

R115 GFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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