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R643 WAV

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,605 mi
Last recorded55,605 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 WAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,605 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 55,605 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 54,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 53,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust support bracket coroded through

Fail 8 Dec 2018 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust support bracket coroded through

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

exhaust getting corroded

exhaust hanger bracket corroded and snapped

underside slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,445 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Slight corrosion under side of vehicle

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,414 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

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

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Slight corrosion under side of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,424 miles

both rear tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front chassis cross members and chassis rails getting corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front shocker showing signs of weeping

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust getting corroded

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,414 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,414 miles

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

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

cracks in inner wall o/s/f tyre

exhaust deteriorated

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,980 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,960 miles

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

front wipers smear, advise

nearside inner c.v boot loosing grease, advise

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,869 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 32,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,261 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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R643 WAV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R643 WAV, 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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R643 WAV is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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