MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery tray deteriorating.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel filler neck pipe deteriorating.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various chassis and structural areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All tyres perishing.
Battery tray corroding.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis close to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis close to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroding
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Various front suspension components corroding.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres worn to 4 mm (2007) Rear tyres 8 mm (2008) Spare unused (2015)
Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the image masked out
One of two o/s/r side light bulbs not working
Slight play in the front wheel bearings
Various light body damage and corrosion
Various light under body and suspension component corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Both front tyres worn to 4 mm (2007) Rear tyres 8 mm (2008) Spare unused (2015)
Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the image masked out
Slight play in the front wheel bearings
Various light body damage and corrosion
Various light under body and suspension component corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded All steering rack (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor not working (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Linkage/motor siezed (8.2.1b)
front brake excessively fluctuating N/s/f brake disc (3.7.B.3)
Both front (2007) and rear (2008) tyre tread depths are 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the spare (2015) is unused
Both headlamps have the "kick up" area of the images masked
There is slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
There is various slight bodywork damge and corrosion
There is various slight underbody and component corrosion
Front Cross member corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipes corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Cross member corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipes corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS PERISHED
BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
HEADLAMP BEAM MASKS FITTED
O/S INNER CV GAITER PERISHED
SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT
WASHER JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGERS PERISHED
BOTH FRONT INDICATOR LAMPS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
BRAKE FLUID DIRTY
HEADLAMP BEAM MASKS FITTED
O/S INNER CV GAITER PERISHED
SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT
WASHER JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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R227 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R227 LHO, 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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R227 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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