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R232 WAW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,487 mi
Last recorded134,487 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 WAW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 134,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn outside edge

Pass 13 May 2013 134,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn outside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 133,131 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,435 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 128,435 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 123,583 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake pipes heavily greased

cut in tread on offside front tyre

exhaust ring missing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 123,583 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake pipes heavily greased

cut in tread on offside front tyre

exhaust ring missing

Pass 6 May 2008 118,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 105,051 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 105,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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R232 WAW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R232 WAW, 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 R232 WAW registered?

R232 WAW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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