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R24 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 137,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,157 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 136,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 134,595 miles

front brake discs corroded

off side front upper strut bearing stif

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,589 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

off side front upper strut bearing stif

Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,316 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 131,316 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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