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R144 FRP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,941 mi
Last recorded54,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 FRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

general underbody has light corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 53,949 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f cross member corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 53,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s wiperblade poor condition

o/s/f cross member corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,360 miles

front cross member corroded not with in stress points

front discs are in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member corroded not with in stress points

front discs are in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2012 52,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to split

exhaust poor condition in places

front brake discs slightly worn

general corrosion forming underside

offside rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 May 2012 52,801 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front head light pattern poor

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

exhaust braket broken but exhaust still suported

n/s front inner rack joint slight play

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s rear shock bushes slight play

rear tyre have cuts in side walls not reaching cords

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,422 miles

dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

exhaust system rusty condition and all mounting brakets poor condition

front brake discs inner surfaces rusty condition

front suspension parts rusty condition

metal brake pipes to front brakes near hoses rusty condition

rear tyres perishing

rust forming inner wheel arch and door step areas

slight play front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,756 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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R144 FRP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 FRP, 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 R144 FRP registered?

R144 FRP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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