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R387 FLG

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FLG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Underside and suspension corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,584 miles

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion and holed outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion and holed outside of prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear registration plate lamps are dim

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and radiator support beam is corroded through

Fail 25 Mar 2023 78,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion and holed outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion and holed outside of prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear registration plate lamps are dim

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and radiator support beam is corroded through

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,707 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

front cross member and body corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 77,665 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded[step] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,012 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,977 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front CORROSION NEAR JACKING POINT

Nearside Front DOOR STEP CORRODED

Offside CORROSION NEAR JACKING POINT

Offside Front DOORSTEP CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2015 68,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside sill corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 68,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,018 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheelboxes/inner wings,door steps,sills,lower cab,jacking points,subrame mounts,rear chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded

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

front wheelboxes corroded on limit+holled outside perscribed area

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,281 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheelboxes corroded on limit

both sills,door steps,+both jacking points/subframe mounts showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs deteriorated/pitted

Pass 17 May 2011 61,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,988 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2006 45,709 miles

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

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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R387 FLG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R387 FLG, 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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R387 FLG is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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