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R524 CHE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,957 mi
Last recorded121,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 CHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower cross beam corroding

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2013 92,470 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated but not exessively weakened

Fail 24 May 2013 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated but not exessively weakened

Pass 28 May 2012 91,057 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system retaining components deteriorating

multiple airline fractures to the outer walls of both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,583 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

brake pipes slightly corroded (front)

unable to visually check front brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,583 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

brake pipes slightly corroded (front)

unable to visually check front brake pads

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 85,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,515 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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R524 CHE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 R524 CHE, 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 R524 CHE registered?

R524 CHE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R524 CHE safe to buy?

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