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R603 DJX

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,935 mi
Last recorded44,935 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,935 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 35,088 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 31,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,152 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 29 Apr 2013 29,143 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,143 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 26,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,693 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,646 miles

Coolant leak

advise rear additional seat belts function impaired

advise rear view monitor shows constant view to rear

Fail 1 Apr 2010 22,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

advise nearside front /offside front electric windows not working

advise rear additional seat belts function impaired

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,605 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 20,773 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion under battery tray wants invetigating. play in both front wheel brgs. both front bottom ball joints starting to wear.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,359 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 20,359 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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R603 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R603 DJX, 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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R603 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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