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R120 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

211,195 mi
Last recorded211,195 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 211,195 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 209,097 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 209,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 208,114 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 208,112 miles

Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Under bonnet bracket corroded likely to fall onto engine causing a short (4.11 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill welding not complete/seem welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Light emitted to bright (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 205,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running across front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak around sump area ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 205,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut tower / Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch / Outer sill / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / Strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch / Inner sill / Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake performance only just met the requirements repair or replacement may be required

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

Nearside Hole in Outer sill not within prescribed area 60cm from seat 120cm from subframe mounting

Offside Hole in outer sill not within prescribed area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 203,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

hand efficency just meets mot requirements

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught on under side of veicle

Fail 21 Sep 2016 203,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

hand efficency just meets mot requirements

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught on under side of veicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 202,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 202,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 202,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 202,023 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 201,275 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise ns and os sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 201,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise ns and os sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 198,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 197,546 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 197,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 195,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor damage to n/s/f brake flexi

Fail 31 Aug 2010 195,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor damage to n/s/f brake flexi

Pass 11 Sep 2009 186,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corrded - not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2009 186,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corrded - not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2008 180,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 180,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 180,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,288 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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R120 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R120 NCF, 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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R120 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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