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R127 UES

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 UES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,069 miles

Offside Front under arch/inner wing starting to corrode x 2

Fail 1 Jun 2019 68,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front under arch/inner wing starting to corrode x 2

Pass 29 May 2018 67,487 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

throttle sometimes not returning fully to idle

Pass 26 May 2017 66,017 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 60,587 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side rear tyre side wall split

Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side rear tyre side wall split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,547 miles

battery shelf/carrier corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,547 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery shelf/carrier corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,472 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,798 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,488 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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R127 UES is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R127 UES, 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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R127 UES is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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