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R347 JHU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2007 99,930 miles

External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Windscreen view/condition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.11.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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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R347 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R347 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 R347 JHU registered?

R347 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R347 JHU safe to buy?

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