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R37 FHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,006 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT MISSING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PUT IN 1LTR OF OIL IN ENGINE

SOME SMALL PLAY TO N/S AND O/S F WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,006 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT MISSING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PUT IN 1LTR OF OIL IN ENGINE

SOME SMALL PLAY TO N/S AND O/S F WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,092 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R37 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R37 FHW, 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 R37 FHW registered?

R37 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R37 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 FHW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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