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R327 BVS

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 BVS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 154,102 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,382 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 152,380 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,568 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre splitting and perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 146,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre splitting and perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 142,742 miles

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

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

front x member corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 142,727 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front x member corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 141,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 135,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 135,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 126,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,931 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2007 115,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,965 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R327 BVS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R327 BVS, 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 R327 BVS registered?

R327 BVS is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R327 BVS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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