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R371 VOD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,946 mi
Last recorded151,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 VOD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 151,946 miles

exhaust in poor condition and tail pipe end missing

various engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2019 151,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition and tail pipe end missing

various engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2018 148,053 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from the engine

Fail 2 Jul 2018 147,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from the engine

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,781 miles

1x offside front brake pipe corroded

exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2017 142,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light on rear nearside tail light goes out (1.3.2f)

1x offside front brake pipe corroded

exhaust box rusty

unable to test rear axle wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,828 miles

BACK BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,356 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,595 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,571 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,854 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,289 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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R371 VOD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R371 VOD, 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 R371 VOD registered?

R371 VOD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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