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R721 SEP

1998 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,359 mi
Last recorded112,359 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Many parts of Underside and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Bracket holding ABS pump badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Sill corroded in 2 sections - 1. Rear 2. Middle (near door)

Rear Exhaust rubber mountings cracking and deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK ON CHASSIS RAILS PIPES LEADING UP TO ABS PUMP (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4X RUBBER MOUNTINGS PERSISHED (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center seat (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEAR SPRING HANGER (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR XMEMBER (NEARSIDE AND CENTRE) (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS TO SILL OUTRIGGER CORRODED (BOTH SIDES) (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE FRONT TO BACK ON CHASSIS RAILS PIPES LEADING UP TO ABS PUMP (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,333 miles

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

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

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

abs pump cradle rusting

front crossmember rusting

off side front inner wing rusting

rear bumper rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,405 miles

front steel brake pipes corroded

near side and off side rear inner sill/body corroded

off side middle outer sill corroded

rear bumper corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 102,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front steel brake pipes corroded

near side and off side rear inner sill/body corroded

off side middle outer sill corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,477 miles

front crossmember holed but not in a pescribed area

front steel brake pipes rusting to flexis and abs unit

off side front outer and inner sill holed but not in a pescribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2012 101,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front crossmember holed but not in a pescribed area

front steel brake pipes rusting to flexis and abs unit

off side front outer and inner sill holed but not in a pescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,973 miles

front brake pipes to abs unit rusty

off side front inner wheelarch rusty

off side middle inner outer sill rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 100,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake pipes to abs unit rusty

off side front inner wheelarch rusty

off side middle inner outer sill rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,020 miles

advise o/s sil holed not within 12 inches

advise o/s/r sil holed not within 12 inches of area

Fail 2 Jul 2010 100,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s sil holed not within 12 inches

advise o/s/r sil holed not within 12 inches of area

Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,299 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f inner wheel arch surface corrsion

advise one skin peeling through

advise rear bumber damage

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 87,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 78,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SEP, 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 R721 SEP registered?

R721 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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