MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake grab and bind to rear two axles (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens is likley to fall off (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road drivers view is obscured enough to be a danger to other road users or pedestrains on the ner side front windscreen. (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure mirror is tapped and a danger of becoming insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch is damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper mirror damaged
sump is excessivly corroded
vehicle presented with fuel light on.
Central drivers step is in a dangerous condition and could fail.
Offside Front Upper mirror missing
all exhaust rubber cracked and perrished
Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front A pillar glass window missing
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe corroded
Sump corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Axle 2 (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Axle 2 (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front A pillar glass window missing
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe corroded
Sump corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
rear bumper damaged
Engine oil sump corroded
Nearside and offside rear lamp units secured by tape
Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside additional mirrors
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear 3rd axle lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
offside rear wheel arch trim damaged
Engine oil sump corroded
Nearside and offside rear lamp units secured by tape
Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside and offside additional mirrors
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear 3rd axle lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
offside rear wheel arch trim damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle (aged 1997) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside and offside additional mirrors
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle, dated 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch damage
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3rd axle, dated 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch damage
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe unions to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front shock (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure X3 rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front shocker (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front shocker (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
EXHAUST HANGER MISSING
Nearside Rear MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
Offside Front MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
EXHAUST HANGER MISSING
Nearside Rear MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
Offside Front MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
N/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
N/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS
UNABLE TO RETRACT STEP
rear lower shocker bushes slightly worn
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 3rd axle (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven 3rd axle (3.7.B.2)
rear lower shocker bushes slightly worn
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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R140 DKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R140 DKE, 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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R140 DKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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