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R713 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,143 mi
Last recorded62,143 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,280 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to brake compensator pipe.

slight corrosion to steering rack pipes

wear to brake pedal rubbers

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,359 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear engine tie rod rubber splitting

Slight corrosion O/S/F jacking point

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,824 miles

advanced under chassis corrosion, various places

near side step channel advanced corrosion and holed

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2010 34,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced under chassis corrosion, various places

near side step channel advanced corrosion and holed

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2009 33,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,598 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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R713 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R713 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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R713 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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