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R160 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

161,672 mi
Last recorded161,672 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 161,672 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 161,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 160,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 160,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 159,418 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 159,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 159,415 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 157,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 157,323 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe from master cylinder to abs modulator rusty and shailing

Offside rear tyre side wall perished

both sills rusty and shailing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 86,233 miles

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

brake hose ferrules rusty

rear of sills rusty and shalling

slight play rear wheel bearings

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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R160 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R160 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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R160 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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