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R45 DVW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,087 mi
Last recorded144,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,087 miles

both front ,centre and rear floors ,chassis rails,undersills,outer sills and floors slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

front indicator lens slightly damged

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear light lens repaired by tape

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

oil leak

power steering component has a slight weap

seats removed at time of test

side door handle missing

water leak from radiator

Fail 8 Sep 2011 144,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

seats removed at time of test

side door handle broken

water leak from radiator

Pass 17 Sep 2010 142,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner flitch slighty corroded

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 142,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner flitch slighty corroded

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 139,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 135,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2009 139,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 108,560 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 108,540 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 108,470 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise n/s/f tyre inner shoulder wear.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 105,471 miles

oil leak, offside mirror slight damage, offside front track control arm bush slight play,

Fail 27 Nov 2007 105,470 miles

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

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

oil leak, offside mirror slight damage, offside front track control arm bush slight play,

Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 98,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicators going white

brake fluid level low

oil leak

slight play in both front lower ball joints

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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R45 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R45 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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R45 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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