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R166 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,928 mi
Last recorded142,928 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 142,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 136,445 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber shroud corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2008 136,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r shockabsorber shroud corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 134,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

stone chip on windscreen n/s but not impaired view

Fail 12 Sep 2007 134,151 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

stone chip on n/s of windscreen but not impaired view

Pass 6 Oct 2006 123,615 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 12,359 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 123,587 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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

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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R166 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 FHW, 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 R166 FHW registered?

R166 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R166 FHW safe to buy?

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