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R239 XTP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,515 mi
Last recorded44,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,544 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Leg Corrodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed In Engine Bay and Under Vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable To Rotate Wheel For Inspection Of Wheel Bearing And Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Leg Corrodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed In Engine Bay and Under Vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 38,894 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,731 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel spill off pipes (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,408 miles

Front Cross member has very bad corrosion would strongly recomend replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,751 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,553 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,485 miles

1.front crossmember corroding.2.n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1.front crossmember corroding.2.n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 240,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,546 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 25,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTP, 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 R239 XTP registered?

R239 XTP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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