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R126 KBU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

152,071 mi
Last recorded152,071 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 152,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 150,068 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 137,967 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 137,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 137,964 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R126 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R126 KBU, 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 R126 KBU registered?

R126 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R126 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 KBU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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