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R153 LHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,342 miles

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

o/s sill corroded full chassis

rear valance corroded

rear wheel arch,s corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,129 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 89,260 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R153 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R153 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 R153 LHU registered?

R153 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R153 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 LHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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