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R38 DVW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,448 mi
Last recorded86,448 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 86,448 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 86,441 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 83,668 miles

n/s rear tyre wall perished

o/s wiper split

Pass 29 May 2009 81,734 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 81,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 80,096 miles

n/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,402 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,006 miles

wall of n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2005 71,432 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R38 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R38 DVW, 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 R38 DVW registered?

R38 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R38 DVW safe to buy?

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