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R129 LHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,693 mi
Last recorded119,693 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 119,693 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 116,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 111,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rattle from center box

Pass 2 Nov 2006 102,387 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing rear steel brake pipe rusting

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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R129 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R129 LHU, 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 R129 LHU registered?

R129 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R129 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 LHU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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