MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front chassis areas corroded badly above front subframe mount area - but solid at time of test
both front footwells corroded / holed
crack in lower part of windscreen - notin drivers view - passed / advised as per refresher course advised to.
general corrosion under rear underside of vehcile
n/s/f tyre cracked around tread and side wall areas
n/s/r shock absorber damp
o/s outer sill corroded and holed from front to rear
slight damage to n/s/r light cluster - but still emits red light in operation
slight play detected in both front wheel bearings
very slight play detected in both rear wheel bearings
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front chassis areas corroded badly above front subframe mount area - but solid at time of test
both front footwells corroded / holed
general corrosion under rear underside of vehcile
n/s/f tyre cracked around tread and side wall areas
n/s/r shock absorber damp
o/s outer sill corroded and holed from front to rear
slight damage to n/s/r light cluster - but still emits red light in operation
slight play detected in both front wheel bearings
very slight play detected in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
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R279 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R279 CWS, 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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R279 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R279 CWS safe to buy?
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