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R656 VMO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,011 mi
Last recorded205,011 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 VMO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 205,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 200,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 195,649 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 190,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 190,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 185,609 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiator support corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 185,478 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiator support corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 174,540 miles

Both door mirrors in poor condition.

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Engine quite smokey.

Front brake disc,s getting rusty on edges.

Major oil leak.

Nearside inner and outer sill rusty and in poor condition.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear shock absorber rusty.

Offside front and rear shock absorbers damp.

Offside inner and outer sill has surface rust.

Offside rear light cluster damaged.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 163,159 miles

front s/absorbers damp

rear springs weak

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 163,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

front s/absorbers damp

rear springs weak

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 140,134 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in rear bush on offside front lower suspension arm

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 24 Sep 2007 140,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in rear bush on offside front lower suspension arm

steering slightly stiff in operation

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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R656 VMO 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 66.7%.

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 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 R656 VMO, 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 R656 VMO registered?

R656 VMO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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