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R48 TYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,452 mi
Last recorded45,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 TYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 45,363 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 45,036 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,715 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 40,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake ware wires. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn onedges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 33,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn onedges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,496 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken system still supported

slight corrosion in front cross member

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,517 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,582 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,615 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front discs corroaded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,474 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,474 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,814 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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R48 TYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R48 TYA, 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 R48 TYA registered?

R48 TYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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