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R239 WLO

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 WLO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

drivers seat base deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

general corrosion to suspension components

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sections of sills corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

sills corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

drivers seat base badly worn

front brake discs pitted and corroded

n/s and o/s inner sections of sills badly corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 131,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

general corrosion to all suspension components

n/s and o/s inner sills heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 131,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 131,518 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wipers work but are very slow

offside outer sill corroded but out of prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2012 131,396 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill corroded but out of prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,951 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 130,941 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,072 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust rubbers slightly perished one snapped

Pass 16 May 2007 125,264 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 119,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 119,864 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R239 WLO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R239 WLO, 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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R239 WLO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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