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R251 DGD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,250 mi
Last recorded55,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 DGD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,216 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 55,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,747 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 47,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,836 miles

front discs slight surface corrosion

offside rear wheel bearinbg has slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 42,809 miles

chassis corrosion

corrosion/rust to both front brake discs

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,348 miles

corosion on power steering pipes

exhaust mountain rubbers spliting

Fail 24 Apr 2010 42,340 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corosion on power steering pipes

exhaust mountain rubbers spliting

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,670 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight corrosion on front discs

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,376 miles

Mositure in nearside headlamp

Nearside front and nearside rear tyes age cracked on sidewalls

Offside front top marker lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 33,724 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyres spilting on side walls.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R251 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R251 DGD, 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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R251 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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