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R742 MCF

1998 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

214,215 mi
Last recorded214,215 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 214,215 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 214,215 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 214,214 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside steering rack end worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery cable insecure

off side inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 212,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill and side step cassette box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 212,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill and side step cassette box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 210,496 miles

Nearside Front chassis

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside cassette mechanism for side step badly corroded

Offside Rear box section has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 210,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside cassette mechanism for side step badly corroded

Offside Rear box section has slight corrosion

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s load space door handle broken

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis end

Pass 8 Sep 2017 209,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 207,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg/front cross member mounting.

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch front panel

Slight corrosion to offside rear outrigger, just behind front spring hanger.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 207,946 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall perished and cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Slight corrosion to offside rear outrigger, just behind front spring hanger.

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg/front cross member mounting.

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch front panel

Pass 22 Sep 2015 203,060 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s+o/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 197,826 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

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

n/s/r step arae corroded

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut but no cords showing

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 192,067 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 192,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 187,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 187,608 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Fail 12 May 2011 187,608 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 186,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 186,670 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 185,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 181,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 181,459 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 178,860 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2007 178,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate damaged but still legible

Pass 22 Mar 2006 173,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 173,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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R742 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R742 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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R742 MCF is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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