MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Body has slight corrosion Both front Sills (6.1.B.2)
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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
Front number plate slightly damaged
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
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)
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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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