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R539 PVN

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 PVN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,220 miles

power steering pipes corroded all

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

Central exhaust corroded +brkts

Central hand brake travel

Front Coil spring corroded both sides inc struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gear box end plate corroded + engine sump pan

Fail 30 Nov 2023 101,219 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central exhaust corroded +brkts

Central hand brake travel

Front Coil spring corroded both sides inc struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gear box end plate corroded + engine sump pan

power steering pipes corroded all

Pass 16 May 2022 101,216 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides inc struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 101,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides inc struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 101,201 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear off front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step panel and inner and outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear axle crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe coroded and breaking away

Fail 31 May 2019 99,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe coroded and breaking away

Pass 15 May 2018 98,335 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

service brake efficiency just met

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front tyre heaviley cracked

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear body mounts corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heaviley cracked

chassis corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front tyre heaviley cracked

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear body mounts corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers split and perished

both rear tyres heaviley cracked

chassis corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

service brake efficiency just met

Pass 6 May 2017 97,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 May 2017 97,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2016 96,873 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 2 May 2016 96,873 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake centre pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 95,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,369 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly sidewall cracking

slight oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,492 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

o/s/r tyre nailed

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,584 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank possible leakage

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox end plate leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember"below radiator"badly corroded and holed

serious oil leak at gearbox end cap

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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R539 PVN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R539 PVN, 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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R539 PVN is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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