MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower front to rear heavily undersealed all welding repairs/all brake pipes
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
All vehicle under body heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both nearside, and offside front brake pad sensor wires broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front inner wheelarch areas corroded
Both rear leaf spring mounting areas corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Both rear leaf spring mounting areas corroded
Front inner wheelarch areas corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both front inner wheelarch, sill and subframe areas corroded
Nearside Front inner sill/ step area corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front inner wheelarch, sill and subframe areas corroded
Nearside Front inner sill/ step area corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Both front coilsprings corroded
Engine oil leak
Front inner wheelarches both corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front suspension coilsprings corroded
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre, outer sidewall scrubbed
Offside front inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front suspension coilsprings corroded
Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre, outer sidewall scrubbed
Offside front inner wheelarch corroded
Front coilsprings corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake pad wire snapped
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Two metal brake pipes at nearside front slightly corroded
Both nearside and offside floor to sill areas corroding.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 VRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R480 VRA, 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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R480 VRA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R480 VRA safe to buy?
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