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R167 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 114,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

gearbox noisey

handbrake travel limited reserve travel

n/s inner c/v boot split

sliding door not opening

Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,202 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 110,185 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 105,749 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 105,749 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.3)

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

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

advise off side lower swivel joint boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2006 100,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 100,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

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

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

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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R167 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R167 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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R167 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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