MOT Status
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117,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT COPENSATOR VALVE (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing at chassis bend (1.1.11 (c))
chassis freshly undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
both front chassis legs behind front sub frame rear mountings corroding
exhaust system badly corroded (not blowing)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Marker light is inoperative
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Marker light is inoperative
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak at sump area
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 30cm or less away from a jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust mounting brackets have snapped but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
multiple stone chips in windscreen none of witch are in drivers view of the road
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
multiple stone chips in windscreen none of witch are in drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from sump
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak from sump
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chip on screen
general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chip on screen
general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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R699 DBJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 R699 DBJ, 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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R699 DBJ is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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