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R334 JHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

16,737 mi
Last recorded16,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2011 16,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

brakepedal antislip dust cover slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

brakepedal antislip dust cover slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 140,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 140,920 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 135,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 135,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 131,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 131,084 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R334 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R334 JHU, 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 R334 JHU registered?

R334 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R334 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 JHU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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