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R737 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 161,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 160,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 160,834 miles

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Horn ineffective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Screen scratched offside

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 May 2011 157,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2011 157,508 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2010 152,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering steel pipework has quite advanced corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2010 152,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering steel pipework has quite advanced corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2007 15,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 137,069 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 137,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 118,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,986 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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R737 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R737 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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R737 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R737 MCF safe to buy?

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