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R489 ATW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,222 mi
Last recorded64,222 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ATW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,034 miles

Brake pipes to all front flexy hoses slightly corroded

Front discs corroding on faces

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 5 May 2016 56,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread area.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread area.

Pass 8 May 2014 50,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs rusty

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 49,713 miles

slight corrosion p/steering pipes

Fail 7 May 2013 49,713 miles

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

slight corrosion p/steering pipes

Pass 4 May 2012 48,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,444 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,589 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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R489 ATW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R489 ATW, 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 R489 ATW registered?

R489 ATW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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