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R341 ABC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,207 mi
Last recorded144,207 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle

servo pipe slightly damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2015 140,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle

servo pipe slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,386 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,785 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,474 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 128,474 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 123,509 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 123,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 118,859 miles

attention to the above item required in near future

surface corosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,755 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 103,755 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,824 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 94,747 miles

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

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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R341 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R341 ABC, 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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R341 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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