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R587 KHT

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 KHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,823 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside top suspensin top mounting stif

Rear imbalance buttogether

Fail 10 Oct 2012 135,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside top suspensin top mounting stif

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

Rear imbalance buttogether

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 130,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 126,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicater lens broken but coloured bulb

nearside front tyre needs attension

Fail 10 Sep 2010 126,162 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicater lens broken but coloured bulb

nearside front tyre needs attension

Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,440 miles

all under body showing signs of light corrosion

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside front track rod end has slight movement deatected at the road wheel but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside front inner wing corroded but not within 12" of a load bearing member

offside outter sill showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test

rear of van plie linned not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2009 121,440 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

all under body showing signs of light corrosion

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside front track rod end has slight movement deatected at the road wheel but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside front inner wing corroded but not within 12" of a load bearing member

offside outter sill showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test

rear of van plie linned not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2008 114,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,456 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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R587 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R587 KHT, 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 R587 KHT registered?

R587 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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