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Offside Front sill/step corroded.
Offside Rear lamp lens damaged.
Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front sill/step corroded.
Offside Rear lamp lens damaged.
exhaust rubbers split loose.
Exhaust system rubber mounts splitting/weak .
Offside Front corrosion to radiator cross member mounting point .
Rear Upper stop light not working .
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spliting in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre Rear Upper brake light innop
Offside Rear lens cracked
front exhaust silencer rubbers and centre exhaust silencer rubbers cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Upper brake light innop
Offside Rear lens cracked
front exhaust silencer rubbers and centre exhaust silencer rubbers cracking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
exhaust rubbers deteriorating
towbar electric socket cover missing
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
exhaust rubbers deteriorating
towbar electric socket cover missing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres cracking
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres cracking
offside front/nearside rear/offside rtear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front/nearside rear/offside rtear tyres starting to perish
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front brake discs [poor condition
play nearside rear wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs [poor condition
play nearside rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
bonnet release cable seized
bonnet release cable seized
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R357 STA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R357 STA, 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 R357 STA registered?
R357 STA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 1998.
Is R357 STA safe to buy?
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