MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in tyre
off side front inner cv gaitor split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 DSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R51 DSU, 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 R51 DSU registered?
R51 DSU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R51 DSU safe to buy?
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