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R686 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,382 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,308 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,303 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,042 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 82,609 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,421 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R686 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R686 MCF, 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 R686 MCF registered?

R686 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R686 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 MCF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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