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R725 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,863 mi
Last recorded142,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,563 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,355 miles

DRIVERS SEAT CROSS BRACE BROKEN BUT DRIVER SEAT IS STILL SECURE

Tested AS CLASS 7 ONLY 7 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Aug 2012 126,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

DRIVERS SEAT CROSS BRACE BROKEN BUT DRIVER SEAT IS STILL SECURE

Tested AS CLASS 7 ONLY 7 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,453 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,044 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,110 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,346 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 98,326 miles

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006
Fail 7 Feb 2006 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R725 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R725 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 R725 MCF registered?

R725 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R725 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 MCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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