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R258 BLH

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,660 mi
Last recorded132,660 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 BLH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,660 miles

Central numbplate damaed

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Daytime running lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,923 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 127,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 111,329 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,892 miles

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

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

emmisions to clean to register

left hand drive head lights fitted converted for mot pass

Pass 10 May 2013 100,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 95,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

front pads can not be seen

Pass 25 May 2011 83,634 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 May 2011 83,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 May 2010 77,588 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 20 May 2010 77,588 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 15 May 2009 173,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 73,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,959 miles

both wiper blades in poor condition,

Fail 30 May 2008 71,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both wiper blades in poor condition,

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,622 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,571 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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R258 BLH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R258 BLH, 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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R258 BLH is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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