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R609 NTE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,541 mi
Last recorded149,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 NTE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 149,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

arches covered unable to check properley

both front seats have slight movement in them

both inner sills corroded

both inner sills repaired and coverd by substance

both outer sills corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust coroded

front bumper insecure

nearside door hand missing

nearside frontr chasie leg arae

offside aim on limit

offside front tyre worn and pressure low

offside rear tyre walls cracked slightly

oil leak

rear panel repaired and coverd by substance

windscreen cracked slightly

Fail 28 May 2010 149,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

arches covered unable to check properley

both front seats have slight movement in them

both inner sills corroded

both inner sills repaired and coverd by substance

both outer sills corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust coroded

front bumper insecure

nearside door hand missing

nearside frontr chasie leg arae

offside aim on limit

offside front tyre worn and pressure low

offside rear tyre walls cracked slightly

oil leak

oil leak

rear panel repaired and coverd by substance

windscreen cracked slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 149,535 miles

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

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

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

coil psrings corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers starting to perrish

front bumper insecure

front discs corroded slightly

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre missing

Fail 2 Oct 2008 149,535 miles

front discs corroded slightly

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coil psrings corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers starting to perrish

front bumper insecure

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre missing

Pass 1 May 2007 146,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 146,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

coil springs corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly damp

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 128,435 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 128,435 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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R609 NTE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R609 NTE, 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 R609 NTE registered?

R609 NTE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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