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R218 NCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 162,343 miles

Front cross member corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 161,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,581 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

warning light showing on dash display

Pass 24 May 2017 161,311 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2017 161,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 160,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 160,478 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 158,121 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 158,121 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 154,571 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 154,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 147,604 miles

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

evidence that this vehicle has not been used for a long while.usage may see the deteriation of many mot items that met the mot standards of this test

Fail 7 Mar 2008 147,604 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

evidence that this vehicle has not been used for a long while.usage may see the deteriation of many mot items that met the mot standards of this test

Pass 21 Feb 2007 145,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 136,971 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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R218 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R218 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 R218 NCF registered?

R218 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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