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R157 PPE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,425 mi
Last recorded111,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 PPE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,425 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,395 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,423 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 65,938 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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R157 PPE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R157 PPE, 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 R157 PPE registered?

R157 PPE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R157 PPE safe to buy?

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