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R569 MCD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,046 mi
Last recorded51,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 MCD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,148 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

corrosion to os inner and outer sills

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,640 miles

front exhaust mounts perrished and splitting

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust mounts perrished and splitting

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,936 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,932 miles

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine leaking oil

n/s/r service brake effort low

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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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R569 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R569 MCD, 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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R569 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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