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R204 MFM

1998 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MFM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,586 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road springs corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 81,598 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road springs corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,451 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,293 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,648 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,648 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R204 MFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R204 MFM, 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 R204 MFM registered?

R204 MFM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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