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R529 UFR

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,226 mi
Last recorded47,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 UFR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 46,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,743 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,743 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,389 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 44,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,370 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing viewed under veh (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,736 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,736 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,692 miles

both front jacking points corroded

osf tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,314 miles

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

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

front brake discs are heavily corroded

front crossmember is corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear tyres split outside wall

Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear tyres split outside wall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,151 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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R529 UFR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R529 UFR, 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 R529 UFR registered?

R529 UFR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R529 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 UFR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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