MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside 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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas
o/s/f window wont open
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
excessive corrosion on offside inner and outer sill but not seriously affecting the strength of body mountings or support panelling
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
excessive corrosion on offside inner and outer sill but not seriously affecting the strength of body mountings or support panelling
play in both rear wheel bearings
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R249 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R249 ABC, 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 R249 ABC registered?
R249 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R249 ABC safe to buy?
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