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R230 OGM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 OGM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 134,415 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both outer and undersills coroded

both rear tyres cracking

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front position lamp slightly impaired

offside front seatbase in poor condition

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,358 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside inner and outer body sills damaged and corroded

offside inner and outer body sills corroded

rear axle bump stops damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,358 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

nearside inner and outer body sills damaged and corroded

offside inner and outer body sills corroded

rear axle bump stops damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,486 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 123,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2009 115,040 miles

Inner Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 115,032 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Inner Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 114,789 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion starting in various structual ereas

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded and holed but not structualy unsafe

Fail 12 Dec 2008 114,771 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion starting in various structual ereas

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded and holed but not structualy unsafe

Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 106,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 106,208 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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R230 OGM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R230 OGM, 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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R230 OGM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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