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R246 FCP

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FCP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 97,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,639 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,337 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,333 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 73,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,149 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 63,081 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 63,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,531 miles

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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R246 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R246 FCP, 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 R246 FCP registered?

R246 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R246 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 FCP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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