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R195 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,079 mi
Last recorded143,079 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 143,079 miles

front crossmember and underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 May 2016 143,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front crossmember and underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 May 2015 140,533 miles

front radiator cross member heavily corroded

front tyre treads worn low

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 138,766 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 136,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 132,616 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 132,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 127,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner wing rusty.

inner sills rusty.

power steering pipes rusty.

Fail 11 May 2011 127,091 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs rusted.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,910 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 116,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 116,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 110,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 105,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 97,827 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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R195 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R195 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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R195 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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