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R24 BYB

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,291 mi
Last recorded78,291 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2024 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower panels corroded

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 27 May 2023 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower panels corroded

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion present under vehicle lower panels

Fail 27 May 2022 77,483 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion present under vehicle lower panels

Pass 6 May 2021 75,881 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working MARKER LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 72,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT AND STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,520 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion x2 door sills and o/s front wheel arch has slight rust on outer skin (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak slight on engine bay ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,034 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread advise changing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,881 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKING/ADJUSTING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS INBETWEEN TREAD

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,064 miles

rear indicators white

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,087 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 33,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R24 BYB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R24 BYB, 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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R24 BYB is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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