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R579 OTD

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 OTD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,417 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,295 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,092 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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R579 OTD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R579 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R579 OTD registered?

R579 OTD is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R579 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 OTD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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