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R595 CAU

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 CAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,232 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 2,587 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs badly corroded

headlamp converters fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2011 2,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs badly corroded

headlamp converters fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,045 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,045 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil filter rusted through & leaking badly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise headlight converters be fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

r/h dip headlights fitted

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,267 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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R595 CAU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R595 CAU, 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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R595 CAU is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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