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R168 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,123 mi
Last recorded212,123 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 212,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 212,066 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2011 211,994 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 211,295 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 211,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 209,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 209,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2008 203,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 191,172 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 191,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 181,370 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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R168 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R168 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 R168 NCF registered?

R168 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R168 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 NCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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