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R279 CWS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 105,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,675 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 99,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2007 75,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 68,498 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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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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What year was R279 CWS registered?

R279 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R279 CWS safe to buy?

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