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R159 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,415 mi
Last recorded215,415 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2007 215,415 miles

engine smokes near to limit (but passed smoke test)

front brake disks in poor condition

headlamp aims on lower limit.

inner front wings corroded..

inner sills badly corroded in places.

off side front top mount area corroded fairly badly.

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

rear cross member badly corroded at end .

rear leaf spring mounts corroded.

rear pan hard rod mounts badly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 214,166 miles

off side front top suspension mount area coroded fairly badly.

rear chassis cros member corroded

rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 29 Jul 2005 212,063 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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R159 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R159 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 R159 NCF registered?

R159 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R159 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 NCF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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