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R302 CWS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,421 mi
Last recorded114,421 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 114,421 miles

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

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

nearside front subframe mounting corroded, not excessive

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front subframe mounting corroded, not excessive

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 114,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside front subframe mounting corroded, not excessive

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front subframe mounting corroded, not excessive

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,441 miles

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

corrosion on outer edges underside

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 113,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on outer edges underside

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 111,453 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2013 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2012 108,919 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 108,919 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 103,953 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 103,953 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,491 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,815 miles

All exhaust rubbers beggining to perish

Clutch has perished hard to select gears when warm

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 92,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

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

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,831 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch / gearchange require attention

front brake imbalance

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed & cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre tread low on edges , on legal limit

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

vehicle ladened at time of test

wiper arms require repositioning

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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R302 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R302 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 R302 CWS registered?

R302 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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