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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust box (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel has restricted free movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
excessive corrosion on front cross member
front mud flaps fitted
wear in front & rear extra antiroll bar links & bushes
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
excessive corrosion on front cross member
manufactures covers & front mud flaps fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
excessive corrosion on front cross member
manufactures covers & front mud flaps fitted
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear leaf mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufactures covers & front mud flaps fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavy corrosion throughout all of vehicles suspension components
Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavy corrosion throughout all of vehicles suspension components
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear chassis extension and spring brackets paintedand
corrosion on suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear chassis extension and spring brackets paintedand
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
corrosion on suspension components
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
Rear shock absorbers corroded
brake hose ferriles corroded
chassis corroded
front coil springs corroded
inner & outer sills corroded
inner arches slightly corroded
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
rear leaf spring & anchor / mount points slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point x2 side & front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step / inner & outer sill x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached all bolts / fixings loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
brake hose ferriles corroded
chassis corroded
front coil springs corroded
inner & outer sills corroded
inner arches slightly corroded
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
rear leaf spring & anchor / mount points slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded,some corrosion rear chassis
both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking
drivers door mirror cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door mirror cracked
Nearside front fog lamp bulb holder droped and hanging
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front fog lamp bulb holder droped and hanging
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres at 3mm
Screen cracked.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror damaged
screen damaged
surface corrosion on exhaust
slight play in n/s/r wheel
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R188 LBX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R188 LBX, 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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R188 LBX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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