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R158 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,855 mi
Last recorded69,855 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2014 69,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,541 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,442 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,330 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake cables rusted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,396 miles

FRONT TO REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 195,079 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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R158 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R158 NCF, 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 R158 NCF registered?

R158 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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