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R721 BAR

1998 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,407 mi
Last recorded127,407 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 BAR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 127,407 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 123,763 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 118,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front cross member rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front cross member rusted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 117,015 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,362 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 113,480 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 113,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 109,599 miles

nearside front wheel bolt missing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 109,599 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 104,538 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 104,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R721 BAR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R721 BAR, 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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R721 BAR is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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