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R340 CHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,221 mi
Last recorded110,221 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 CHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 110,221 miles

stering rack noisy

Fail 11 May 2015 110,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

stering rack noisy

Pass 23 May 2014 95,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,656 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight drag both rear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,581 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,273 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,340 miles

Front cross member/ Radiator support corroded

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 82,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,813 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,395 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 70,374 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R340 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R340 CHW, 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 R340 CHW registered?

R340 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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