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R49 DVW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,021 mi
Last recorded172,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 DVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 172,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion o side centre holed rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 164,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 157,027 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 157,027 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 150,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 150,475 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 144,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 138,064 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 138,064 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 131,005 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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R49 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R49 DVW, 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 R49 DVW registered?

R49 DVW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R49 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 DVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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