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R359 GGX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 GGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,477 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

excess corrosion to offside front chassis leg but outside of distance of any suspension and body mountings

general corrosion to some under body components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front wiper blades slightly worn

general corrosion to some under body componets

slight free play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Two pipes along inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,828 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,825 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank area. (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,446 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake hose ferrels rusting

windscreen washers working but not very well might need repairs soon

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,815 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake pipes corroded ( near excessive )

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake pipes corroded ( near excessive )

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,710 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 39,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,123 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,388 miles

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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R359 GGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R359 GGX, 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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R359 GGX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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