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R303 CWS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,871 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded bad on inner faces

both front inner wings corroded and holed not perscribed

both sides inner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition not perscribed strong advise

engine oil leak

general corrosion to under side

n/s rear rearmost outrigger in poor condition

o/s of steering rack damp

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most outrigger (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn and corroded bad on inner faces

both front inner wings corroded and holed not perscribed

both sides inner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition not perscribed strong advise

engine oil leak

general corrosion to under side

n/s rear rearmost outrigger in poor condition

o/s of steering rack damp

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,997 miles

nearside frontinnersill/doorstep coroded

offside frontinnersill/doorstep coroded

offside rear sill coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,833 miles

front discs poor condition

nearside and offside under sill/box sections coroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front discs poor condition

nearside and offside under sill/box sections coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,948 miles

nearside top strut bearing stiff

offside top strut bearing stiff

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,964 miles

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

n/s front disc corroded on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2011 82,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s front disc corroded on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,097 miles

offside rear light lens broke repaired with tape

rear sills in poor condition corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers splitting

front inner wings to chassis poor condition

nearside front disc corroding

rear chassis and outrigers in poor condition

sills and inner sill in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubbers splitting

front inner wings to chassis poor condition

nearside front disc corroding

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear chassis and outrigers in poor condition

sills and inner sill in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,234 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,149 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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R303 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R303 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 R303 CWS registered?

R303 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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