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R479 LWV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 LWV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 115,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,661 miles

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,659 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Underneath sill has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,588 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill + Inner sill area covered with bodyfiller

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f outer sill and under step covered with under seal

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

covered with under sealant unable to assess.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 107,696 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 107,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,675 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,740 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

tow bar cross member rusted

Fail 26 Aug 2006 83,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tow bar cross member rusted

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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R479 LWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R479 LWV, 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 R479 LWV registered?

R479 LWV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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