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R398 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,453 mi
Last recorded47,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,764 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,532 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 38,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,766 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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R398 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R398 EOW, 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 R398 EOW registered?

R398 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R398 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 EOW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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