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R405 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 93,168 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shield corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber shield corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,116 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve corroded

Offside front and rear upper outline marker lamps not working

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 84,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,925 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper additional lamp unit loose

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

various brake pipes heavily greased/undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2019 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper additional lamp unit loose

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

various brake pipes heavily greased/undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,977 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patches of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,428 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patches of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,428 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,616 miles

Oil leak

front cross menber corroded

underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,320 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise front crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,506 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,016 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 50,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,064 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,064 miles

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

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

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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R405 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R405 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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R405 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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