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R185 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,492 mi
Last recorded39,492 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 39,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 36,431 miles

'Knock' from nearside front - no fault found

nearside front brake pads appear badly worn

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

washers weak

Pass 20 May 2010 31,161 miles

all four tyres treads and sidewalls perishing

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,840 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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R185 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 87.5%.

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 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 R185 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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How do I check the history of R185 FHW?

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What year was R185 FHW registered?

R185 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R185 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 FHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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