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R324 DOS

1998 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,843 mi
Last recorded160,843 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 160,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 160,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 152,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

movement on steering column mount bracket

Fail 25 Mar 2008 152,352 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

movement on steering column mount bracket

Pass 30 Mar 2007 140,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 140,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underdash at steering coloumn mount weak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 128,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 128,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front struts corroded at top mounting areas

both rear inner wheel arhes show signs of tyre fouling when loaded

movement at bulkhead at steering column mounts

slight play at both front wheel bearings

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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R324 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R324 DOS, 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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R324 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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