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R212 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,661 mi
Last recorded227,661 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 227,661 miles

exssesive corrosion to both outersills

play both rear wheel bearings

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2009 227,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front wheel bearings slight play

large nail in near side front tyre

near side sill and off side sill both have excessive corrosion

rest of brake pipes corrodeing (full set should be changed)

side door will not open from out side (handle broke)

wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 195,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 172,558 miles

Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air tank mounting plate on chassis not fully secure

clutch pedal antislip pad worn

drivers seat back pivot worn

engine oil leak

n/s/f ball joint on wishbone rubber boot split

Fail 28 Feb 2007 17,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air tank mounting plate on chassis not fully secure

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn

drivers seat back pivot worn

engine oil leak

n/s/f ball joint on wish bone rubber boot split

Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,962 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 159,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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R212 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R212 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 R212 NCF registered?

R212 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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