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R295 ACS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,735 mi
Last recorded76,735 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2006 76,735 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s rear lamp units damaged †brake/clutch rubbers worn †f/r no.pllates disc. †bodywork †screen chips b zone †strut top bushes o/s n/s sticky †p/s pipews rusty †exhaust rusty †slight det f/r susp r/bushes †wear rack noisy O/S WORST MONITOR †

Pass 5 Oct 2005 66,073 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 66,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

REAR NO.PLATE DISCOLOURING †N/S REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED †O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED †BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN †FRONT DISCS WORN PADS WELL DOWN †P.S. PIPES RUSTY †WEAR RACK NOISY MONITOR

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R295 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R295 ACS, 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 R295 ACS registered?

R295 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R295 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 ACS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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