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R494 KGF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 KGF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,200 miles

Offside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,323 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 90,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers side. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ingress of water (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 170,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,680 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,680 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 89,909 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Corrosion to vehicle structure

Front brake discs pitted

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake pad wear warning light wire broken

Nearside headlamp damp

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R494 KGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R494 KGF, 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 R494 KGF registered?

R494 KGF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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